Associate Sensory Scientist
$65,000–$70,000 year
On-siteBuffalo, New York, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate weekly Sensory Expert Panels by preparing surveys, samples, tasting sessions, and statistical technical reports. Support training programs for dairy category products, evaluate panel performance, and recruit new panelists per global guidelines. Maintain updated product test databases and procure weekly dairy samples for panel use and application testing. Prepare monthly technical reports on pillar product performance for QA and cross-functional teams. Assist manufacturing plants in implementing Factory Sensory Panels, including training coordinators, creating SOPs, and submitting monthly reports. Alert quality teams regarding negative product trends and support R&D and Marketing on consumer tests and special projects. Provide technical guidance for new recipe development and organize executive leadership product tasting sessions. Travel regularly to manufacturing plants and headquarters for panel support and meetings.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree or higher
- minimum of five (5) years job related experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or related field
- education and experience in Sensory Evaluation
- education and experience in Dairy Technology
- education and experience in Statistics
- Strong knowledge and understanding of statistics
- Strong attention to detail
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Travel and / or extended or off work hours
Desired Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or related field preferred
- education and experience in Sensory Evaluation preferred
- education and experience in Dairy Technology preferred
- education and experience in Statistics preferred
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