About this role
Innovate Solutions is seeking a Sensory Manager, a truly unique and exciting position. In this role you will be responsible for managing a robust sensory program on site at a key client of the based in Dublin City. The role is centred on providing sensory research services to sustain, improve and develop quality alcoholic & non-alcohol beverage products. The ideal candidate will have qualifications and hands-on experience in beverage & food sensory research, as well as the management and training of a sensory panel.
Salary
Starting from €65,000, subject to level of experience and qualification
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential
- A relevant 3rd level qualification, this would include Behavioural Science (experimental psychology/psychophysics), Consumer Science, Market Research, Food Technology, Food Science along with strong practical experience, or relevant PhD
- Further qualification / experience in Sensory Science
- Thorough knowledge of sensory statistics, data analysis and reporting
- Proven success in panel training and management
- Strong computer skills including MS Office, Sensory software (Compusense preferred), ability to handle, analyse and interpret data including panel performance (XLSTAT preferred)
- Ability to present technical findings to non-technical audiences
- Ability to manage time effectively, function independently, flexibly and have a demonstrated ability to coordinate small projects
- Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Stakeholder management, pro-activeness to voice opinion with a team
Preferable
- Understanding of flavours and off-flavours, preferably as they relate to alcoholic beverages
Key Responsibilities
- Day to day managing of a panel of trained tasters, including scheduling
- Preparation, execution and analysis of panel tasting according to established protocols (including Descriptive & Discrimination methods)
- Work with the Solutions client’s sensory personnel in reviewing new sensory science research and with the panel and sensory team in method development
- General sensory lab maintenance, ad hoc duties and organizational activities
- Open minded to allow for feedback, learnings, continuous improvement