Sensory Science Specialist — Panel & Shelf-Life Lead

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated invites a Sensory Scientist to support planning, execution and interpretation of sensory tests in a collaborative UK team. You will set up discrimination panels, manage panel recruitment, and coordinate data collection for shelf-life projects.

The role emphasizes cross-functional cooperation, strong organizational skills, and enthusiasm for food, with opportunities to contribute to consumer and panel testing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Background in Sensory Science, Food Science, or related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree with a Sensory/Consumer Science focus.
• Experience in a laboratory environment.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team.
• Sound knowledge of basic statistical analysis methods.
• Ability to prioritize and meet tight timelines.
• Flexible approach to changing priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Fully operational in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Enthusiastic about food.
• Experience using Compusense @Hand is an advantage.
• Experience in a Sensory environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support Discrimination Testing and set up discrimination panels according to test design and project objectives.
• Manage discrimination panel recruitment and testing setup.
• Support data interpretation and report writing.
• Be the sensory contact for the Shelf-Life program and manage SL set up and tracker.
• Set up weekly sensory tests (Compusense) and provide feedback as appropriate.
• Assist with consumer testing activities as needed.
• Coordinate sensory screening for internal and external panels and manage communications with account managers.

Skills

Sensory Science

Food Science

Statistical analysis

Planning

Teamwork

Communication

Prioritization

Flexibility

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sensory/Consumer Science

Tools

Compusense @Hand

Microsoft Office

Job description

McCormick & Company, Incorporated invites a Sensory Scientist to support planning, execution and interpretation of sensory tests in a collaborative UK team. You will set up discrimination panels, manage panel recruitment, and coordinate data collection for shelf-life projects.

The role emphasizes cross-functional cooperation, strong organizational skills, and enthusiasm for food, with opportunities to contribute to consumer and panel testing initiatives.