Sensory Scientist

Griffith Foods colabora con sus clientes con el objetivo de desarrollar de productos alimenticios especializados de alta calidad. Trabajamos con compañías del sector alimenticio globales y regionales en todo el mundo.

Como empresa familiar, hemos valorado a las personas por encima de todo durante más de 100 años. Griffith Foods es reconocida por su verdadera innovación y colaboración. Nuestro equipo nos importa. Estamos comprometidos as a ayudar a nuestros clientes a crear mejores productos en un mundo mejor y más sostenible.

Puedes encontrar más información sobre Griffith Foods en www.griffithfoods.com.

The purpose of the role
Lead Sensory testing in support of Commercial Teams and/or GPE and Innovation initiatives. Design appropriate tests that provide recommendations to internal and external customers to assist in making decisions and driving business opportunities.

Responsibilities
•    Manage day-to-day activities of Griffith Foods Europe Professional Sensory Panel.          
•    Manage test scheduling for European Sensory Department.
•    Develop and lead new and ongoing panellist training sessions. Monitor panellist performance.
•    Aid the tracking of panellist consistency scores and provide regular feedback to panellists.
•    Ensure samples are prepared appropriately and in sufficient quantity for Sensory testing.
•    Identify appropriate reference products for Sensory training and procure and prepare appropriately.
•    Design and execute requested Sensory tests to support project objectives for Commercial teams and/or GPE and Innovation initiatives.
•    Design and execute appropriate analytical Sensory tests. Analyse and interpret results of Sensory tests to provide recommendations to cross-functional partners and external customers.
•    Recruit internal employees to participate in Sensory testing activities.
•    Participate as Sensory Science representative on select project teams.
•    Communicate clear and actionable recommendations based on Sensory findings.
•    Proactively identify ways to use more sustainable supply options.
•    Complete Sensory mapping of select product categories with support from Sensory Lead.
•    Analyse and interpret results of Sensory discrimination tests and profiling to provide recommendations to internal and external customers.
•    Support research and trial of new/novel Sensory methodologies.
•    Source samples for Sensory testing as appropriate.
•    Maintain shelf-life schedules, ensuring that all testing and reporting is completed in a timely manner.
•    Maintain a clean and operational Sensory testing space, including monitoring the functionality of equipment and procuring Sensory consumables.
•    Maintain documentation of established Sensory protocols and training materials.
•    Complete Sensory testing in line with Industry standards, ensuring that minimum criteria are met to ensure statistical validity of the results.
•    Attend conferences and courses to learn new approaches to Sensory testing.
•    Be flexible to execute new projects/activities according to potential changes in priorities to support key initiatives of Griffith Foods.
•    Trained in and familiar with Griffith Foods Sensory lexicon and testing methodologies.

Requirements

Education
•    BSc Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Sensory Science or equivalent discipline

Experience
•    Experience in applied Sensory Science.
•    Experience with discrimination and descriptive Sensory methods and basic statistical analysis.
•    Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
•    Experience in analysing and presenting Sensory data and solutions.
•    Strong organisational and communication skills
•    Experience using CompuSense software suite is preferred.
•    Placement year completed in Food Industry or prior experience participating in or running a Sensory panel is preferred.
•    Full UK Driving License holder is preferred.

Trabajar en Griffith Foods

Somos una empresa familiar atenta en la que todas las personas tienen la oportunidad de crecer, seguir su propio propósito personal y alcanzar plenitud en el trabajo. Nos apoyamos los/as unos/as a los/as otros/as y demostramos respeto mutuo.

Creemos en hacer siempre lo correcto, especialmente cuando es lo más difícil y reconocemos que nuestro éxito depende del éxito de nuestros clientes. Trabajamos juntos/as, compartiendo nuestras habilidades, conocimientos e ideas para crear productos excepcionales.

Valoramos la diversidad en nuestra empresa y celebramos nuestras diferencias culturales y personales, sabiendo que juntos somos más fuertes. Consideraremos a todos los candidatos y todas las candidatas que apliquen en solicitudes de empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, género, identidad o expresión de género, orientación sexual, origen nacional, genética, discapacidad o edad.

Si necesita ayudas o una adaptación debido a una discapacidad, puedes contactarnos en recruiting@griffithfoods.com