Sensory Evaluator

About the role

This position is located in South Brunswick, NJ and is a Day Shift role within the Flavor Quality Control team. You will work in production to evaluate food and flavor qualities, ensuring the best products for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate products according to specified taste methods and determine acceptability.
• Manage, prepare, and administer one or more structured customer-specific sensory programs.
• Communicate results and collaborate with the Creative team.
• Recommend and lead continual development opportunities for current processes, including research efforts supporting the Quality and Creative groups.
• Maintain retain and Gold Standard libraries.
• Perform sensory evaluation of raw materials and intermediate/finished flavors.
• Conduct analytical testing as needed.
• Handle customer communication for shelf life and re-certifications.
• Provide technical assistance internally and to external customers.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in a sensory evaluation position, preferably in food.
• Passion for food and flavors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Science, or a similar field is preferred.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, customer focus, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in sensory panels, analytical tests, or chemical analysis.
• Deep passion for flavors and food.

Benefits

• Opportunity for professional growth within a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition.
• Inclusive workplace valuing diversity in ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, veteran status, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability.

Pay

Salary range: $61,558 – $87,940 USD.