Sensory Scientist Ii - Wauconda, United States - Synergy Flavors

Synergy Flavors

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Wauconda, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Responsibilities:

Manage an internal consensusstyle descriptive panel
Develop and manage an internal panelist training program; providing retrainings at regular intervals to ensure quality panel data
Routinely enters data from evaluations into our internal data storage system
Assist other sensory scientists on the training and moderation of a Spectrum descriptive panel; able to make recommendations on methodology when necessary
Assist other scientists in the preparation of samples to be evaluated
Effective project management including planning/assessment, analysis, recommendation and communication
Sensory Software program experience; Compusense, EyeQuestion, Fizz, Red Jade, Sims, etc.
Has thorough understanding of analytical work and can analyze and interpret sensory data using any of the following programs: R, SPSS, XLSTAT, SAS, Senpaq, etc.
Able to solve complex problems; capable of collecting information from various sources both internal and external
Proactively assesses the internal and external landscape for continuous improvement; making recommendations as seen fit
Assist other sensory scientists on discrimination and hedonic projects
Keeps the lab clean, and restock supplies when necessary

Requirements:

MS (preferred)/BS in Food Science or other related sciences with a focus in Sensory Science
24 years research or postdegree experience in a sensory setting. Food and Beverage experience preferred
Prior experience with Machine Learning and/or AI systems is a plus
Ability to work accurately, quickly and with good laboratory practices
Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Excellent people skills particularly in the areas of conducting training sessions, panel moderation, and group coordination
A positive attitude, a team player, engaging and able to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively
Excellent communication skills
Able to work cross functionally and make through lines proactively addressing departmental needs