Sensory Panel Specialist: Descriptive Testing & Insights

Nestlé S.A.; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa Sponsorship

Job summary

Nestlé USA in Solon, OH invites applications for Associate Specialist Sensory Panel Testing to shape how foods taste and perform. You will lead descriptive trained panels and end-to-end sensory studies, translating results into actionable business insights.

We value strong statistics, data handling, and collaboration with Sensory & Product Experience Specialists. Visa sponsorship available; competitive benefits and career growth within a global foods leader.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Food Science or related field.
• Technical training in QDA analysis.
• Experience in quantitative descriptive panel training and moderation is a plus.
• Strong computer skills and experience with sensory data collection software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage trained sensory panels and studies.
• Translate data into sensory insights and business recommendations.
• Plan, schedule, and run panel sessions; manage samples and references.
• Develop glossaries, calibrations, and study documentation.
• Present clear reports of findings.

Skills

MS Office

Sensory analysis

Panel training

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Education

BS or BA in Food Science

QDA analysis training

Tools

SIMS 2000

XLSTAT

EyeQuestion

FIZZ

SAS

Job description

Nestlé USA in Solon, OH invites applications for Associate Specialist Sensory Panel Testing to shape how foods taste and perform. You will lead descriptive trained panels and end-to-end sensory studies, translating results into actionable business insights.

We value strong statistics, data handling, and collaboration with Sensory & Product Experience Specialists. Visa sponsorship available; competitive benefits and career growth within a global foods leader.