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Sensory Technician - Foods

PepsiCo

Date: Jan 24, 2014

Location: Barrington, IL, USA

Proficient in daily technical operations

 

 

·         Prepare all materials for sensory tests

 

·         Serve samples to panelists ; master serving samples following pre-established randomizations

 

·         Clean up the lab after each sensory testing and help keep lab cleanliness to comply with all safety and quality requirements

 

·         Prepare accurately aqueous solutions. Understand and effectively use sensory tools/systems in place, to plan, conduct and complete a study with trained panel.

 

·         Support other technicians in the preparation, execution and clean-up of each sensory testing.

 

·         Use a label program for container labeling

 

·         Transfer completed testing files to Data Processing group.

 

 

Under supervision of lab management, leads and coordinates sensory requests:

 

 

·         Collaborate with Descriptive panel leader and Sensory analyst to complete in each testing request

 

·         Document sensory testing with all relevant experimental information ("sensory request form")

 

·         Prepare Weekly programs for testing

 

·         Finalize weekly scheduling and field scheduling questions from analysts/product developers.

 

 

Be a team leader taking ownership of lab initiatives and improvement

 

 

·         Lead at least one lab initiative and report progress to lab manager

 

·         Document and report lab issues to lab supervisor

 

·         Meet with lab supervisor to discuss, streamline, implement new testing methods

 

·         Write/Document new protocols as they occur.

 

·         Plan requirements of testing with emphasis on best execution and supplies required for testing

 

·         Create, update, maintain sensory software project file templates for all testing

 

·         Write preparations and understand data structures for Electronic Prep Library, DSA References, Panelist Performance, Protocol Library.

 

·         Compile and Update Weekly Testing Schedules

 

 

Be a trainer and a team work contributor

 

 

·         Train technicians in new test methods.

 

·         Train technicians to independently and accurately execute sensory testing from preparation to clean-up, and prepare folders for weekly testing

 

·         Contribute to a team work environment

 

 



Qualifications:

 

 

·         High School Diploma or higher - Ideally working toward Associate or Bachelor degree in sensory science or relevant field

 

·         Experience in a technical position in the flavor or food industry preferred, ideally 3-5 years in R&D environment;

 

·         Proficient in Microsoft office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Sensory data acquisition software: (e.g. Compusense@hand, FIZZ, SIMS …)

 

·         Technical writing skills to contribute to training manuals and protocols

 

·         Awareness of Food Safety standards (GLP, GMP, HACCP)

 

·         Attention to detail and accuracy

 

·         Works independently or as part of a team to complete project on time

 

·         Develops and communicates solution to assigned experimental or operational problems

 

·         Handle several projects at a time and prioritize tasks as necessary

 

·         Adapt to frequent changes and work well in fast pace environment.

 

·         Good communication and interpersonal skills

 

·         Team player

 

 

Ref: 40829BR

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