Sensory Scientist

Job Description
We're looking for a proactive and ambitious individual to join our team as Sensory Scientist based in our facility in Leatherhead, Surrey, UK.
You will be joining our growing Sensory Team, assisted by our Managing Director, Sensory Scientist and Sensory Technician, you’ll be responsible for the activities of our pool of 24 expert sensory assessors, evaluating samples using discriminative tests (eg triangle, tetrad etc) and descriptive tests (eg descriptive profiling, check-all-that-apply, rank-rating etc).
The role involves leadership of our expert sensory panel as well as management of test schedules and client projects. You will be responsible for delivering sensory projects from inception through to reporting, ensuring that the test design, session planning, test setup, session moderation, and analysis and interpretation of results fulfils clients' needs.
This varied role will allow provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills in a variety of different areas.
Key responsibilities:
Schedule panel sessions with assessors
Manage the sensory panel and facilitate panel sessions
Train and develop our sensory assessors
Recruit, select and screen new assessors as required
Supervise statistical analysis of the data generated by the panel
Evaluate assessor performance and initiate improvement actions where required
Generate reports for internal and external use
Keep clients updated on project progress and contribute to project meetings
Manage and develop our sensory team staff
Support our development and innovation activities in relation to development of new sensory evaluation products and services.
What we're looking for:
Experience of managing a trained sensory panel
Computer literate with experience in sensory data capture software and statistical analysis packages
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
What we offer:
Monthly company events (rotating between external and internal) – such as bowling, axe throwing, rowing, crazy golf and more!
26 days holiday plus bank holidays
London Living Wage Employer
A diverse and energetic working environment in a new modern facility
10 days full sick pay and 10 days half
Bereavement leave
Flexible working hours
Pension – with salary sacrifice option
Subscription fees to professional bodies
Personal development courses and opportunity to sit industry qualifications e.g. Cicerone, IBD, IFST, WSET etc
Opportunities to learn and further progression amongst a team of
and highly qualified scientists
Cara Technology is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of , , , ,
,
reassignment,
or belief, marital status, or
and maternity.
No enquiries from recruitment agencies please.
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