Job Details

Sensory Scientist

Gainesville Science Center

Regular

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We are looking for a Sensory Scientist in 2183 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641 USA. Your mission will be to:

Position Summary
The incumbent will manage and execute sensory and consumer
research studies to meet the client objectives by working within the sensory
science team. Study types may include descriptive, discrimination and
quantitative consumer research studies.

Qualifications Required
*Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications Desired
*2 years experience in a sensory laboratory setting

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

*Lead and conduct single or multi stage projects, delivering to the required standards and agreed timescales, including designing research to meet client objectives, to produce good quality, actionable data, interpreting results, reporting/presenting findings, making recommendations and contributing to decision making. A wide range of sensory science methods may be employed including both qualitative and quantitative.

*Interface with clients to help determine their needs and how to apply sensory science to answer their research question. The clients will include persons from other sensory departments, marketing, quality, product development, and executives. * Provide insight and support the panel recruitment process and helping to improve and expand the panel database.

*Apply statistical analysis to the data output from studies in order to interpret the results for the client.

*Support project set up and product preparation, when required.

*Provide informal coaching and share experience with more junior colleagues and technicians.

*Work to improve all aspects of the department, including functional methodologies, practical solutions and facilities and presenting these ideas in an appropriate way to management.

*Maintain and develop knowledge and expertise in relevant scientific disciplines.

Communication
*The incumbent has occasional contact with the personnel outside the immediate working unit. Interaction with Sensory Manager and other Sensory Team Members

YOUR PROFILE

Success Factors / Job Competencies
*Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

*Problem solving, organizational, and attention to detail

*Ability to lift at least 25 pounds

Physical Demands and Work Environment
*The incumbent works in a laboratory with proper lighting and temperature control. Working in the laboratory is necessary when evaluating the tasks of subordinates and explaining new techniques.

*The incumbent experiences occasional exposure to hot or heated oil and hot or boiling liquids.

*The incumbent works in a laboratory with increased temperatures near the ovens and range microwaves and dishwasher.

*The incumbent is required to wear laboratory coat or apron, hairnets and gloves when in laboratory areas.

*The incumbent can expect extended time spent on feet and in a standing position.

*The incumbent should be able to detect slight differences in variation in shades and colors as well as perceive major attributes in foods and beverages.

Travel
*None

WHY JOIN US?

• Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
• Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
• Because you would be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
• Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
• Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.

Ready for the journey?

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