Sensory Expert (all genders)

AUSTRIA JUICE Group; Allhartsberg; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home-office possibility

Job bike leasing

Public transport subsidy

Childcare allowance

Lunch support

Job summary

AUSTRIA JUICE Group seeks a motivated Sensory Expert to design and drive sensory programs across R&D, Ingredient Portfolio, and Flavor & Applications teams. You will evaluate ingredients and products, define flavor profiles, and advance sensory data libraries in an international environment.

The successful candidate has a university degree in a related field, several years of sensory experience, and strong English; German language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Completed university degree in Food Science, Nutritional Science, or a comparable field.
• Several years of industry experience in the food, flavor, or fragrance environment with a strong focus on sensory evaluation.
• Experience in conducting sensory tests and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Very good MS Office skills; SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Highly organized and resilient professional with an independent, structured and detail-oriented working style, capable of thriving in an international environment.
• Active participation in group-wide projects.
• Very good English skills, both written and spoken; additional languages (especially German) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, execution, and continuous development of sensory programs in close collaboration with R&D/NPD, Ingredient Portfolio, and Flavor & Applications teams.
• Sensory evaluation of ingredients and products, definition of flavor profiles, and active contribution to application and flavor evaluations.
• Maintenance and further development of sensory data, descriptors, lexicons, and flavor libraries across teams and regions.
• Analysis, interpretation, and communication of sensory results to relevant stakeholders, with continuous expansion of flavor and category expertise.

Skills

Sensory evaluation

MS Office

English proficiency

German language (plus)

Education

University degree in Food/Nutritional Science

Tools

SAP

Job description

AUSTRIA JUICE Group is one of the most important global players in the food and beverage market and employs approximately 1.000 people at various production sites worldwide. As a leading company in the industry, the AUSTRIA JUICE Group is appreciated by customers for its expertise in the development of innovative beverage concepts and high-quality food & beverage ingredients.

For our location in Kroellendorf we are looking for a motivated personality ready to join us as Sensory Expert (all genders):

THIS IS A NEWLY ESTABLISHED ROLE THAT OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACTIVELY SHAPE PROCESSES, STRUCTURES, AND WAYS OF WORKING FROM THE GROUND UP!

What you tackle, you always do with full conviction and with great passion? You like to work in a team and think sustainably with regard to nature and the environment? Then you've come to the right place!

YOUR MISSION

• Responsibility for the design, execution, and continuous development of sensory programs in close collaboration with R&D/NPD, Ingredient Portfolio, and Flavor & Applications teams
• Sensory evaluation of ingredients and products, definition of flavor profiles, and active contribution to application and flavor evaluations
• Maintenance and further development of sensory data, descriptors, lexicons, and flavor libraries across teams and regions
• Analysis, interpretation, and communication of sensory results to relevant stakeholders, with continuous expansion of flavor and category expertise

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Completed university degree in Food Science, Nutritional Science, or a comparable field
• Several years of industry experience in the food, flavor, or fragrance environment with a strong focus on sensory evaluation
• Experience in conducting sensory tests and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Very good MS Office skills; SAP knowledge is an advantage
• Highly organized and resilient professional with an independent, structured and detail-oriented working style, capable of thriving in an international environment
• Active participation in group-wide projects
• Very good English skills, both written and spoken; additional languages (especially German) are a plus

YOUR BENEFITS AT AUSTRIA JUICE

• An extremely collegial team and a great working atmosphere
• As part of an international group, we guarantee job security and development prospects
• Home-office possibility
• Job bike leasing
• Public transport ticket subsidy
• Childcare allowance
• Financial support for lunch from the employer
• We are obliged to state the minimum salary for this position (collective agreement food industry, beverages, group IV/after 2. year 3.565,78) - we will discuss the actual payment together