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FOR THE LOVE OF YOUR CAREER…
The best people are the best
ingredients for our world class company. Add yourself to the mix at Samuel Adams Pennsylvania
Brewery Company (SAPB) in Breinigsville, PA. Our
brewery has an immediate opportunity for a Sensory Technologist.
About the Opportunity:
The Sensory Technologist role is
to manage and execute all sensory functions within Boston Beer,
Pennsylvania location, primarily focusing on quality assurance and
research. Scientific focus, prioritization and project management skills
are essential. This position is located in Pennsylvania and reports to
the Sensory Analyst, SAPB.
Ingredients To Be A Successful
Sensory Technologist:
- Assure highest sensory
quality of our product
- Help to ensure the
day-to-day quality of the product by monitoring the sensory
characteristics of the brands various processing stages
- Maintain records for
quality tracking
- Assist in managing and
maintaining all aspects of the Sensory panel
- Panel assessment, track
panelist performance and attendance, and provide performance feedback , Screen new panelists and employees for
taste and odor acuity, Prepare screeners, consent forms,
instructional sheets and scoresheets,
Maintain panelist database by adding new panelists, Recruitment of
internal and external panelists.
- Implement and maintain all
aspects of sensory training at local brewery
- Implement and maintain a
training program for all panelists , Conduct basic sensory training
to support brewers and quality functions as needed, especially new
personnel, Maintain database on the progress of all sensory
panelists through training program, offer rewards, feedback and
incentives when necessary
- Prepare, conduct and
monitor all types of sensory panels including stability studies
- Analyze and interpret
sensory data, including generating statistical results and graphs
for completed sensory data
- Coordinating evaluation of
inter-brewery products, communicate results
- Ingredient evaluation -
coordinating sensory approvals for all incoming ingredients
- Lab maintenance: lab
supplies, equipment up-keep
- Promotes high product
quality sensorial achievements within a professional work
environment
- Special analysis request /
projects per Sensory Manager
- Assist in the development
of or revisions to SOP’s and testing methods.
To Be Mixed With:
- Bachelor’s
degree in a science (food science, fermentation science, or brewing
preferred)
- Minimum
of 2 years of experience in sensory analysis, production environment
a plus.
- Working
knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
- Report
writing and good communication skills are required.
- Experience
with statistical analysis, XLSTAT, SPSS, SAS, or other programs a
plus
- Experience
with Compusense or FIZZ a plus
- Ability
to work in a flexible and changing schedule.
And Served to You With...
A variety of benefits including
extensive training programs, excellent healthcare, a discount stock
purchase plan, a 401K program with a generous company match, and a
competitive compensation package.
Cheers!
Boston Beer Corporation is an
equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In
order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected
by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’
Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job
application process can contact 617.368.5854 or jobs@bostonbeer.com
for assistance.
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