Sensory Panel Leader — Flexible Contract, Remote, $70k–$90k

Mmr-Research-Worldwide-Ltd; Warren Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MMR Research Worldwide is seeking a proactive Sensory Panel Leader for a fixed-term contract based at our client facility in Warren, New Jersey. This on-site role includes some remote work on non-panel days and requires collaborative leadership of sensory panels and clients.

You will recruit and train panelists, manage panel sessions, and ensure data quality through strict protocols and software like Compusense. Immediate start dates are available through February 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Food Science, Sensory Science, Experimental Psychology or Sociology.
• Real passion for working in sensory research.
• Logical and analytical mindset.
• Willingness to propose improvements and voice ideas.
• Great attention to detail and ability to verify work for errors.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Self-starter with strong self-management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Aptitude for food preparation and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sensory panel and lead panel sessions on clients’ projects to ensure high-quality descriptive analysis data.
• Occasionally cover two sensory panels when the other panel leader is unavailable.
• Source, prepare and manage products and sensory references per protocols.
• Ensure compliance with basic food hygiene standards in the lab; training provided.
• Assist clients with sensory project management, resourcing and project scheduling.
• Communicate progress to clients and share lexicons and initial results as appropriate.
• Run recruitment screening sessions and train new panelists to standards.
• Program and run Compusense for data collection; training provided.
• Analyse panel performance data and provide feedback to maximize data quality and engagement.
• Promote a positive and collaborative working environment.

Skills

Sensory research

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Team and independent work

Attention to detail

Self-management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Compusense

Job description

MMR Research Worldwide is seeking a proactive Sensory Panel Leader for a fixed-term contract based at our client facility in Warren, New Jersey. This on-site role includes some remote work on non-panel days and requires collaborative leadership of sensory panels and clients.

You will recruit and train panelists, manage panel sessions, and ensure data quality through strict protocols and software like Compusense. Immediate start dates are available through February 2027.