Sensory Analyst

Department: Manufacturing

Job Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: R&D Manager

Amount of Travel Required: 0%

Positions Supervised:

Direct: 0

Indirect: 0

Employer Information: Lancaster Sauceco LLC

About Our Organization:

We are a family-rooted, innovation-driven manufacturer of premium liquid food and beverage products. The North American platform has diverse product capabilities across dressings, sauces, mayonnaises, syrups, and beverage mixes for application in foodservice, retail, and food processing channels.

The company is a partner of choice to iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, distributors, and food manufacturers across both savory and sweet liquid products. Guided by strong values and an entrepreneurial spirit, we specialize in creating high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of our customers. Trusted by industry leaders, we are known for our precision, consistency, and unwavering commitment to safety and quality.

Our mission is to provide our customers with best-in-class products to become their trusted partners. We aim to foster valuable connections between our staff and customers to ensure a relationship based on mutual respect, trust, and the assurance that our efforts are directed towards consumer satisfaction.

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our team as an Analyst in the food manufacturing and quality assurance sector. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring product safety, quality, and compliance with industry standards. This position is responsible for the execution of the sensory program; evaluating and analyzing the sensory attributes of products (taste, smell, texture, appearance, aroma) , to ensure quality, consistency, and consumer satisfaction. Under the direction of the R&D Manager, this position will conduct sensory tests and interpret data to support product innovation and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of sensory evaluation protocols and testing methods.
• Participate as a sensory representative
• Collect, analyze, and interpret sensory data using statistical tools and software.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on sensory findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality Assurance, through analytical testing and microbiological sampling.
• Maintain sensory lab equipment and supplies ensuring compliance with safety, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Maintain shelf-life program, including samples, testing frequency and submissions to third-party laboratories.
• Train and manage sensory panelists to ensure reliable and consistent results
• Stay updated on sensory science trends, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sensory Science, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field
• 0-2 years in food manufacturing, in QA or R&D
• Experience in sensory evaluation and data analysis is preferred but not required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft systems (Excel, Word..) and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle…) and Portals (FoodLogiQ, Oracle…)
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the food, beverage, or consumer goods industries.
• Experience working in food manufacturing facility
• Certification in sensory evaluation or related training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Lancaster, PA 17603 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lancaster, PA 17603: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25