Sensory Panel Analyst

Happy to present a Sensory Panel Analyst role with a leading global food ingredient manufacturing company

Experience 4+ years

Location Mumbai

Education- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biology, Chemistry or relevant.

Manage Sensory Evaluation and Testing according to best practices and project plans set, delivering key findings and recommendations to the business. Manage the Sensory Expert Panel, monitoring its performance and engagement, and represent the companies expertise in sensory evaluations with customers.

In this exciting role you also will be responsible in:

• Execute Sensory Evaluation and Testing projects according to best practice protocols and timelines, including the preparation of instructions, data collection designs, and overall test logistics.
• Analyze results from discrimination tests and write comprehensive reports, discussing findings with key stakeholders to ensure clarity and actionable insights.
• Assist in the analysis and reporting of descriptive and consumer sensory tests.
• Maintain accurate records of all testing activities by entering information into relevant systems, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for future reference.
• Oversee the Sensory Expert Panel, ensuring the performance and motivation of panelists through ongoing training and support, while managing recruitment, screening, contracts, and yearly schedules.
• Conduct performance reviews for panellists and monitor overall panel management effectiveness, suggesting efficiency improvements where relevant.
• Supervise and mentor the Technician to enhance their performance and engagement, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Your profile must include

• Strong understanding and execution of sensory research and insights.
• Experience with basic scientific principles, methods, and techniques in sensory research
• Proven experience in managing sensory expert panellists.
• Strong familiarity in data analysis and reporting, with proficiency in statistical softwares (e.g., XLSTAT, SPSS).
• Good knowledge of basic consumer sensory research methodologies.
• Excellent project management skills and detail - orientation.
• Strong drive for results, customer focus mindset, with good communication and socialising skills.