Sensory Panel Lead — Data-Driven Quality & Insights

Eurofins Sensory, Market Research And Product Design; Crawley Down; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Sensory, Market Research And Product Design is seeking a Panel Leader to coordinate and oversee sensory panels for accurate data collection in product evaluation.

You will recruit/train panellists, lead daily sessions, ensure protocol adherence, and monitor performance to deliver actionable insights for development and QA. Strong communication and high attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in food science or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years of experience in a sensory or quality assurance environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for coaching panellists and coordinating with teams.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and train sensory panellists.
• Lead daily panel sessions, ensuring protocols are followed and data is collected accurately.
• Monitor and coach panellists to maintain consistency, reliability, and performance.
• Deliver refresher training to existing panellists.
• Monitor panel performance monthly.
• Foster a positive, focused, and productive panel environment.
• Maintain up-to-date training records and proficiency tracking.
• Ensure correct sample preparation, presentation, and environmental controls.
• Operate sensory software and tools (Fizz Acquisition and EyeQuestion).
• Ensure accurate input and organization of sensory data.
• Maintain testing facilities, equipment, and cleanliness according to SOPs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of sensory protocols and documentation.
• Ensure ethical and unbiased testing environments.

Skills

Panel management

Coaching panellists

Data accuracy

Training panellists

Education

Master’s degree in food science

Tools

Fizz Acquisition

EyeQuestion

Job description

Eurofins Sensory, Market Research And Product Design is seeking a Panel Leader to coordinate and oversee sensory panels for accurate data collection in product evaluation.

You will recruit/train panellists, lead daily sessions, ensure protocol adherence, and monitor performance to deliver actionable insights for development and QA. Strong communication and high attention to detail are essential.