Job Description:

Position Summary

Plan and run sensory tests and assisting sessions:

Administer sensory and consumer tests following the Sensory Specialist's/Scientist's and Senior Technician instructions and according to best practices (build session in sensory software, prepare and code samples, provide samples to panelists).

Manage products under tests (procurement, storage and disposal)

Contribute to checking panel data and to build results report.

Schedule, plan and execute informal tastings including product preparation, ballot development and reporting. Have a clear understanding of the tasting procedures, methodologies and proper product preparation procedures.

Participate in informal tasting to provide guidance as needed.

Responsible for the complete oversight of all acuity testing requirements for discrimination panel recruitment including on boarding, providing general lab orientation, lab set-up, and maintaining records of monthly attendance, performance and administration of information/feedback (report cards, etc.).

Assist in the training and management of sensory panels

Screen, train and monitor performance of internal and external panels (or provide support on those activities).

Maintain records of external panel attendance, performance, and administers panels information.

Assist in some analysis and reporting of sensory results:

Use appropriate sensory software for the data acquisition and analysis of data.

Summarize and report some results.

Job Requirements

• Masters Degree in Food Science or Sensory Science

- Lab Experience-Food preferred, discriminations testing, method development, descriptive analysis

- Sensory Testing

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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