Sensory Science Lead: Flavor Quality & Insights

Sensient Technologies; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite 5 days/week

Benefits package

Onboarding training

Job summary

Sensient Colors, part of Sensient Technologies, seeks a Sensory Manager to lead and grow the sensory evaluation program across raw materials, in-process, finished products, and customer samples.

You’ll provide technical leadership for sensory testing, collaborate with Quality, Applications, and Manufacturing, and ensure evaluations are objective, repeatable, and aligned with specs and customer expectations. based in St. Louis, onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Sensory Science or related field with emphasis in sensory.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in sensory science or food science.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing sensory programs, sensory/consumer research, statistical analysis, and project management.
• Proficiency in advanced statistical methods (binomial, beta binomial, multivariate) with data interpretation.MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently with guidance and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Sensory team to support Sensient’s business, growth, and customer initiatives.
• Define priorities and manage project execution using ASTM sensory protocols and best practices.
• Implement latest sensory methodologies including statistical analysis and computerized testing, with mentoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide sensory/consumer insights and influence decisions.
• Present sensory results to internal and external stakeholders; train/descriptive panel and flavor-language training.
• Promote Sensient Sensory capabilities to customers.
• Engage with professional bodies to stay current with industry advances.
• Develop Sensient solutions and insights to create competitive edge.

Skills

Sensory program design

Consumer research

Statistical analysis

Design of experiments

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food/Sensory Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sensient Colors, part of Sensient Technologies, seeks a Sensory Manager to lead and grow the sensory evaluation program across raw materials, in-process, finished products, and customer samples.

You’ll provide technical leadership for sensory testing, collaborate with Quality, Applications, and Manufacturing, and ensure evaluations are objective, repeatable, and aligned with specs and customer expectations. based in St. Louis, onsite.