What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sensory Panel Leader position at MMR Research Worldwide LTD?
Looking to grow and develop your career and skills in Sensory Research? Then this may be the opportunity you are looking for... We're searching for a full time Sensory Panel Leader to build their career here at MMR Research Worldwide, working with one of the largest food and drink company!
This position is based in a state of the art sensory and consumer research facility in Atlanta. The sensory professional will be joining a multi-disciplined MMR team supporting one of the biggest food and drink company in the world.
MMR is an independent, global consumer and sensory research agency specializing in food, drink, personal and household care research. We are industry leaders, guiding best in class innovation for our clients - partnering with over 50% of the top 100 global food and drink brands. The chances are the last time you went to the supermarket, you bought something that we've influenced on its way to the shelves. We are the biggest sensory partner in the world with over 30 descriptive panels globally and more than 60 sensory scientists.
Our team of over 600 highly engaged, multi-disciplined employees are primarily dynamic research professionals, sensory experts and data scientists. We're a diverse bunch, with backgrounds in R&D, insight, marketing, sensory science, data sciences and psychology. We also boast a true global reach with offices in the US, UK, The Netherlands, China, Singapore, Mumbai, Thailand, South Africa, Colombia and Brazil.
We are a "people first" company that prides itself on collaboration, honesty and mutual trust. A company who obtained some fantastic feedback for company engagement and team spirit in a recent employee study with 80% of employees stating they're happy and proud to work for MMR.
Responsibilities include:
Leading this client’s sensory projects through completion; from initial briefing to analyzing and reporting data.
Ensuring that the research design, panel session planning, leadership, sensory moderation, panel performance analysis and monitoring, are fulfilling our clients’ needs and fit their KPIs.
The sensory panel leader will be joining a team of 8 MMR team members who run the research activities at the Consumer Innovation Center. This role is based full-time on-site in Dunwoody, Atlanta GA, with some flexibility to work remotely on non-panel days.
This role also requires working closely with the client’s internal sensory team – accomplished client management skills are essential. The role will be supported by MMR’s global sensory team with over 60 sensory scientists and ongoing training and development opportunities, including MMR’s Panel Leader Academy.
- Masters in Sensory, Food Science, Psychology or related field plus 1 year of industry experience/ or Bachelors and ideally 3 years of previous experience.
- Descriptive panel leadership – strong sensory moderation proficiency exhibited by efficient and unbiased facilitation when gaining group consensus for attribute terms/definitions and scaling/scoring products
- Panel management – panelists’ time and any benefits, adherence to MMR’s behavioral standards and providing panelist’s feedback (with support from MMR HR)
- Demonstrated skill in supervising a team
- Sensory expertise - technical sensory research knowledge and experience in a range of sensory analysis methods applied to food and beverage categories
- Monitor sensory panel performance and organizing training sessions according to panel needs
- Oversee the Sensory Panel Assistant, and ensure they are fully proficient in the preparation and facilitation of the sensory panels, and management of lab inventory of consumables, references and products
- Project management skills
- Ability to work independently
- Analysis, reporting and interpretation of sensory data
- High level of IT competency (experience in Compusense would be beneficial)
MMR is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
At MMR, we're committed to ensuring the happiness and well-being of each employee, regardless of where they are in the world!
We offer a wide range of core and additional benefits to enhance your experience with us. Competitive salaries, ample holiday allowances, and unparalleled training opportunities are standard here. Our vibrant culture, talented team, and focus on employee well-being is what makes MMR truly shine.
Ready to experience it for yourself? Apply now!
