Sensory Taste Panelist

Description

• Panelist will evaluate the taste and smell of food, beverage, and odorant samples by meticulously following oral and written instructions.
• Evaluations will be performed individually and in a group under the guidance of a panel leader.
• Evaluations will be performed using paper ballots, tablets, and laptops; whenever possible, assistive technology will be provided to panelists with disabilities.
• All safeguards of human subject research (e.g., informed consent) will be implemented.
• Panelist will contribute to group discussions by sharing their insights and listening to those of others.
• Samples will contain finished food and beverage products, product prototypes still in development, and simple dilutions (e.g., food ingredients dissolved in water); all sample ingredients will be disclosed to panelists in advance.
  
  

Job Requirements

• College education is preferred but not a strict requirement
• Follow a structured tasting protocol precisely.
• Be punctual and consistently present to the onsite training and testing sessions.
• Possess good communication skills to contribute to group discussion and providing feedback
• No major food allergies or sensory impairments
• Must be free of major food allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Good communication skills, willingness to take direction from panel leaders and work well within a team of other sensory panelists.
• Excellent sense of smell and of taste, as well as the ability to accurately describe what they taste and smell.
• Applicants should be free of aversions to nearly all common foods and beverages.
• Candidate will work 3 hours per week every Wednesday 9:30am to 12:30pm
  
  

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.