Role OverviewThe Sensory Trained Panelist plays a critical role in supporting sensory research projects by ensuring attendance to the training and panel sessions. Working directly with the Panel Leader and reporting to the Sensory Research Manager, this position focuses on operational excellence and adherence to protocols to deliver high-quality data for client projects.
What You Will Do
Evaluate products objectively, use trained sensory skills to assess appearance, aroma, flavor, texture, after-feel, or other attributes depending on the study, and follow standardized testing protocols.
Why It Might Be a Fit
We are looking for a candidate with strong sensory acuity, ability to detect small differences in appearance, aroma, flavor, texture, or tactile attributes, and objective evaluation skills to provide unbiased feedback.
Requirements
- No food allergies or intolerances
- No skin allergies or intolerances
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to detect small differences in appearance, aroma, flavor, texture, or tactile attributes
- Objective evaluation skills
- Capacity to separate personal preferences from product assessment and provide unbiased feedback
- Ability to notice subtle differences and describe them accurately
- Consistency and reliability in giving stable, repeatable evaluations across sessions
- Clear verbal and written communication
- Comfort with repeated product evaluation
- Willingness to participate in training
- Confidentiality and professionalism
- Ability to maintain discretion regarding prototypes, client information, and internal processes
Benefits
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