Sensory Panel Testing Associate

If you’re motivated by meaningful work that directly contributes to the wellbeing of your community, the Nestlé Quality Assurance Center can offer you an unparalleled career. Our team is committed to being a force of good, protecting the safety and wellbeing of consumers across the nation. We provide comprehensive testing services to all of Nestlé’s production facilities and co-manufacturers, ensuring that our food and beverage products meet the highest safety, quality, and regulatory standards. As an organization, we’re driven by our mission to strengthen consumer trust, and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for managing the day-to-day sensory panel activities within the Solon NDC Center.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sensory Panel Leader will be responsible for leading trained sensory panelists on a daily basis and leading quantitative descriptive sensory studies with support from Sensory & Product Experience Specialists and Technicians. This will include panel planning and training, panelist performance tracking, development of sensory glossaries, overseeing data collection, and completing quality checks on quantitative sensory data. This position will also assist with basic statistical analysis, report building, and results presentation, as applied to our business partners in the Frozen & Chilled Foods category. This individual will work closely with Sensory Panelists, Sensory Technicians, Product Experience Specialists, and other R&D and market associates to provide all sensory panel-related support to the business on a timely manner.

Management and training of sensory panels.

Supporting screening and recruitment of sensory panelists.
Designing sensory references
Planning, and executing sensory training sessions
Ensuring high data quality by monitoring panel performance with the assistance from Consumer Sensory Insights Specialists

Planning and execution of tasting sessions.

Managing samples and sensory references as needed for panel training and testing sessions
Planning, scheduling, and running assigned panel sessions.
Assisting technicians as needed to prepare and serve samples to the panel according to instructions.
Developing tasting procedures and methodologies with Consumer Sensory Insights Specialists.
Creating test ballots
Running basic statistical analyses.
Managing sensory portion of shelf-life studies.
Summarizing and reporting results (simple reports).

Behavioral Skills

Precise and conscientious worker.
Good team player.
Well-organised and independent.
Logical, analytical mind.

Self-starter, likes to take initiatives.
Sense of responsibility.
Focus on products, quality, and customers.
Dynamic, proactive, and flexible.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Knowledge):

BS or BA in Food Science or related field.
Technical training in QDA analysis.
Experience in quantitative descriptive panel training and moderation is a plus.
Strong computer skills: MS-Office (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook). Sensory data collection and statistical software (e.g. SIMS 2000, XLSTAT, Eye Question, FIZZ, SAS) is a plus.
Experience with statistical analysis and reporting
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Able to work well in a team environment
Flexible work hours, as required by the business

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

A proactive independent person 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 supervisor 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 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, Buitoni, DiGiorno, California Pizza Kitchen, Garden Gourmet, Sweet Earth, and Tollhouse brands among others as well as the R&D Nestlé Global environment.

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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.

If you’re motivated by meaningful work that directly contributes to the wellbeing of your community, the Nestlé Quality Assurance Center can offer you an unparalleled career. Our team is committed to being a force of good, protecting the safety and wellbeing of consumers across the nation. We provide comprehensive testing services to all of Nestlé’s production facilities and co-manufacturers, ensuring that our food and beverage products meet the highest safety, quality, and regulatory standards. As an organization, we’re driven by our mission to strengthen consumer trust, and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for managing the day-to-day sensory panel activities within the Solon NDC Center.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sensory Panel Leader will be responsible for leading trained sensory panelists on a daily basis and leading quantitative descriptive sensory studies with support from Sensory & Product Experience Specialists and Technicians. This will include panel planning and training, panelist performance tracking, development of sensory glossaries, overseeing data collection, and completing quality checks on quantitative sensory data. This position will also assist with basic statistical analysis, report building, and results presentation, as applied to our business partners in the Frozen & Chilled Foods category. This individual will work closely with Sensory Panelists, Sensory Technicians, Product Experience Specialists, and other R&D and market associates to provide all sensory panel-related support to the business on a timely manner.

Management and training of sensory panels.

Supporting screening and recruitment of sensory panelists.
Designing sensory references
Planning, and executing sensory training sessions
Ensuring high data quality by monitoring panel performance with the assistance from Consumer Sensory Insights Specialists

Planning and execution of tasting sessions.

Managing samples and sensory references as needed for panel training and testing sessions
Planning, scheduling, and running assigned panel sessions.
Assisting technicians as needed to prepare and serve samples to the panel according to instructions.
Developing tasting procedures and methodologies with Consumer Sensory Insights Specialists.
Creating test ballots
Running basic statistical analyses.
Managing sensory portion of shelf-life studies.
Summarizing and reporting results (simple reports).

Behavioral Skills

Precise and conscientious worker.
Good team player.
Well-organised and independent.
Logical, analytical mind.

Self-starter, likes to take initiatives.
Sense of responsibility.
Focus on products, quality, and customers.
Dynamic, proactive, and flexible.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Knowledge):

BS or BA in Food Science or related field.
Technical training in QDA analysis.
Experience in quantitative descriptive panel training and moderation is a plus.
Strong computer skills: MS-Office (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook). Sensory data collection and statistical software (e.g. SIMS 2000, XLSTAT, Eye Question, FIZZ, SAS) is a plus.
Experience with statistical analysis and reporting
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Able to work well in a team environment
Flexible work hours, as required by the business

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

A proactive independent person 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 supervisor 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 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, Buitoni, DiGiorno, California Pizza Kitchen, Garden Gourmet, Sweet Earth, and Tollhouse brands among others as well as the R&D Nestlé Global environment.

76765826

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.

Solon, OH, US, 44139