Sensory Evaluator - Flavor Quality & Insights (On-Site)

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Morelos; Hybrid; MXN 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. seeks a Sensory Evaluator for an on-site role in Tlalnepantla, Mexico. You will evaluate materials and products, apply sensory methods, and help ensure consistent quality across samples.

The role emphasizes data capture, reporting, and collaboration with Production, Quality, and Design teams to support product excellence in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Food Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience or knowledge in sensory evaluation, quality control, laboratory, or food-related environments.
• Knowledge of sensory methodologies, including discriminative, descriptive, and affective testing.
• Experience or knowledge in sample preparation, handling, identification, and traceability.
• Ability to capture, analyze, and interpret sensory data using basic statistical tools.
• Ability to prepare clear technical reports and maintain accurate documentation.
• Knowledge of quality systems and laboratory procedures.
• Strong analytical thinking, organization, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform sensory evaluations of raw materials, finished products, experimental samples, and retention samples.
• Conduct discriminative, descriptive, and affective sensory tests according to established procedures.
• Support product release evaluations and identify sensory differences that may impact product quality or customer experience.
• Prepare, code, handle, and store samples according to established protocols, ensuring proper identification and traceability.
• Capture, verify, and analyze sensory data using basic statistical tools, identifying relevant trends and results.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain complete and auditable records of sensory evaluations.
• Support investigations related to customer complaints, quality deviations, Root Cause Analysis, and CAPA.
• Collaborate with Production, Creation & Design, Quality, and Sample Laboratory teams in the evaluation of materials and products.
• Support stability studies, batch comparisons, and continuous improvement activities within the laboratory.

Skills

Sensory evaluation

Quality control

Laboratory procedures

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/related field

Job description

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. seeks a Sensory Evaluator for an on-site role in Tlalnepantla, Mexico. You will evaluate materials and products, apply sensory methods, and help ensure consistent quality across samples.

The role emphasizes data capture, reporting, and collaboration with Production, Quality, and Design teams to support product excellence in a fast-paced lab environment.