Food Sensory Scientist

Position Summary:

Responsible in designing and conducting sensory tests, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product consistency and excellence. Leverage expertise in sensory evaluation to enhance product development, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction

 Principal Duties & Responsibilities: 

·         Job is an individual contributor.

·         Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.

·         Design and execute sensory evaluation studies to assess product attributes such as taste, texture, aroma, and appearance

·         Develop and implement sensory protocols and methodologies in alignment with industry standards

·         Analyze sensory data using statistical methods and software tools to provide actionable insights to product development and quality assurance teams.

·         Train sensory panelists ensuring consistency and reliability in sensory evaluations

·         Maintain comprehensive documentation of sensory testing processes and results as well as sending the data to necessary parties and participants

·         Participate in product tastings and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholder

·         Conducts Corporate sensory testing sessions, analyzes results and prepares detailed reports for internal dissemination to respond to the customer through the sales team or top product development executive

·         Attend customer sensory panels for calibration when needed

·         Assist in planning upcoming panels by ensuring proper documentation and samples are pulled from the plants.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills: 

·         3-5 years of experience in related field is preferred.

• Experience in savory categories such as meats, sauces, soups, etc. preferred.

·         Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.

·         Strong knowledge of sensory analysis techniques and statistical methods

·         Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

·         Ability to collaborate in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

·         Detail oriented and strong organizational skills

·         No allergies

Preferred Education:

·         BA/BS or equivalent is required.

·         Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, or related field

Work Environment:  

·         Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).

·         Work conditions are typical of an R&D Center.

·         This role requires 10% domestic travel.

·         Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds

·         Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.

·         Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.