Sensory Specialist

F&N GLOBAL MARKETING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Singapore seeks a highly motivated Sensory Specialist to join their Research & Development team. This role involves designing and executing sensory and consumer studies to drive product innovation and improve quality. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and have at least 2 years of experience in sensory evaluation, preferably in the food and beverage sector. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in sensory methodologies are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in sensory evaluation, consumer insights, or product testing.
• Experience in food and beverage industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement sensory and consumer research methodologies.
• Manage recruitment, training, and performance of sensory panelists.
• Conduct statistical analysis of sensory & consumer data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in R&D.
• Maintain sensory laboratory and oversee sample preparation.
• Support ad-hoc projects related to sensory testing.

Skills

Proficiency in sensory methodologies

Statistical analysis

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Sensory Science or related field

Tools

XLSTAT

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sensory Specialist to join our Research & Development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, execution, and analysis of sensory and consumer studies to support product innovation, quality improvement, and business growth. This role requires strong technical expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement sensory and consumer research methodologies, including discrimination, descriptive, and hedonic testing.
• Manage the recruitment, training, and performance monitoring of sensory panelists.
• Conduct statistical analysis of sensory & consumer data and provide technical report with actionable insights to guide product development and decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support research and development activities.
• Maintain and manage sensory laboratory, including procurement and administration of sensory tokens and other testing-related materials. Oversee sample preparation and ensure adherence to testing protocols.
• Support ad-hoc requests and projects related to sensory testing and product evaluations, ensuring timely delivery of results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Sensory Science or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in sensory evaluation, consumer insights, or product testing (experience in food and beverage industry preferred).
• Proficiency in sensory methodologies and statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with sensory/consumer software tools such as XLSTAT is an advantage.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.