Sensory Specialist Job at Nestlé Research & Development
Nestlé’s Research & Development Center is our regional powerhouse driving innovation in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical science. Backed by our global Nestlé R&D organization, we lead breakthrough discoveries that are both good for consumers and the planet. Our team of experts range from product developers to engineers, working across our portfolio of food, beverage, infant nutrition, and health science to create leading-edge products and services. As part of our organization, you will use your entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence to unlock the power of food and provide premium value.
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Nestlé Development Center in Solon is responsible for the ideation, creation, and renovation of new and existing frozen and chilled meals, pizza, and snacking product experiences. Our mission is to leverage our diverse expertise to unlock innovative solutions, creating food people love. To achieve this, we are committed to attracting and developing the right people.
Come join us and help create the future. We are on the lookout for a Sensory Professional with a passion for food. In this role, you will be responsible for managing descriptive sensory panels, leading sensory tests in collaboration with Technicians and Sensory & Product Experience Specialists, and contributing to turning statistical data into insights to guide successful product development.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leading sensory studies:
- Partner with Sensory & Product Experience Specialists to select appropriate sensory methodologies for specific business situations
- Organizing and leading descriptive panel sessions with excellence
- Creating sensory glossaries in alignment with global guidelines
- Leading Sensory Technicians and Assistants, ensuring proper sample preparation and serving according to test design
- Designing shelf-life studies
- Analyzing and summarizing sensory data with a focus on translating technical findings into business recommendations
- Creating and deploying sensory specifications for new products
- Participating in special projects to evolve current practices, either internally or with the extended global sensory community
Managing sensory panels.
- Supporting screening and recruitment of sensory panelists
- Designing and conducting sensory training sessions. Creating, managing, and applying sensory references to support training sessions
- Ensuring high data quality by monitoring panel performance, identifying gaps and acting on them
Behavioral Skills
- Excellent team player with strong appreciation for diversity
- Precise and conscientious worker with a strong sense of responsibility.
- Well-organized and independent.
- Logical, analytical mind.
- Self-starter, likes to take initiatives.
- Curious, with a passion for innovation and customers.
- Dynamic, proactive, and flexible.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Knowledge):
- BS or BA in Food Science, Sensory Science, or related field. Technical training in scientific or food-related field is a plus.
- Experience in descriptive panel moderation.
- Strong computer skills: MS-Office (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Sensory data collection / statistical software (e.g. EyeQuestion, SenPaq, XLSTAT, SAS) is a plus.
- Experience with sensory statistical analysis and reporting
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
A proactive and independent person who is able to lead/manage/complete projects with minimal supervision. Creative and innovative with a sense of urgency and passion. There will be at least two formal meetings with the supervisor to evaluate the progress toward the goals. There is also the opportunity to work closely with other members of the team for guidance. There will be formal training sessions set up for all newcomers to Nestlé as well as specific courses required as an R&D employee. The Manager will set up a training plan, and it is the responsibility of the individual to execute the plan.
SUPERVISION GIVEN:
This individual does not have any direct reports but should be able to lead/mentor Sensory Panelists and team members in projects that he/she is leading.
FINANCIAL/STRATEGIC IMPACT:
This position is in support and service of key Nestle Brand partners - Stouffer’s, Lean Cuisine, Hot Pockets, DiGiorno, California Pizza Kitchen, Tombstone Pizza, Jack’s, Sweet Earth, and Nestlé Tollhouse brands among others as well as the R&D Nestlé Global environment.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
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