About Prime Roots: Prime Roots is an innovative food technology company dedicated to creating delicious and sustainable plant-based food products. We are on a mission to revolutionize the way people eat by crafting meat and plant-based alternatives that are both healthy for our bodies and environmentally friendly. Our team is passionate about the future of food, sustainability, and culinary innovation.

• As a Contract Product & Sensory Testing Associate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and sensory attributes of our plant-based food products meet our high standards and testing against other products.
• This position involves conducting sensory evaluations, organizing and executing product tests, analyzing data, and creating data visualizations and presentations for sales and marketing purposes.
• Additionally, you will oversee panel recruitment and testing setup to support the testing process.

• Set up and conduct sensory evaluations of food products, following established protocols.
• Train panelists and participants in sensory testing procedures.
• Maintain sensory evaluation records and ensure data accuracy.

• Design experimental protocols for product testing based on defined objectives.
• Prepare samples for sensory and analytical tests.
• Execute testing plans, ensuring consistency and reliability in testing processes.
• Document and report test results to the relevant teams.

• Analyze sensory and analytical data to identify trends, patterns, and potential areas for product improvement.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve product quality and sensory attributes.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement changes based on data analysis.

• Assist in monitoring and maintaining the quality control program for food products.
• Identify and report any deviations from product specifications and recommend corrective actions.

• Source, screen, and recruit sensory panelists or participants for testing.
• Plan and set up sensory testing sessions, ensuring that all necessary materials, samples, and equipment are available.
• Arrange and manage the logistics of testing sessions, including space reservation and equipment calibration.
• Collaborate with the Procurement team to ensure a steady supply of necessary testing materials.

• Create data visualizations and graphs to effectively communicate sensory and product testing results.
• Compile data into clear and visually appealing presentations for data visualization and presentation purposes.
• Training and Onboarding:
• Develop and deliver training sessions for panelists, covering sensory testing protocols and best practices.
• Onboard new panelists, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of their roles and responsibilities.

• Supervise the data collection process during sensory evaluations, ensuring that all panelists follow established procedures.
• Troubleshoot any issues or inconsistencies that may arise during testing sessions.

• Create presentations that effectively communicate product attributes and sensory insights for sales and marketing teams.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to meet their data visualization and presentation needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience in sensory testing, product evaluation, or quality control within the food industry is a plus.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Be extremely self driven and resourceful, able to complete tasks and projects and manage one's time effectively and efficiently. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey findings and recommendations.