Sensory Technician

RiseMe; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Color Group in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Sensory Technician to support sensory evaluation activities for raw materials through finished products. This role emphasizes accuracy in testing and documentation.

You will conduct routine sensory testing, assist with quality investigations and product evaluations, and maintain detailed records. Requires a bachelor’s in related field and 1–3 years lab experience, with strong attention to detail and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field required.
• Experience in sensory evaluation or lab testing preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized procedures.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine sensory evaluations of materials, products and samples.
• Evaluate color, appearance, aroma, flavor, texture, and overall sensory quality.
• Perform testing according to approved methods and procedures.
• Document sensory results and test conditions accurately.
• Assist with product releases, investigations, complaints and deviations.
• Prepare samples per established methods to ensure consistency.
• Support shelf-life and trend analysis of sensory data.
• Participate in root-cause investigations with sensory observations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Organizational skills

Follow procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sensient is growing! The Natural Color Conversion is here!! We are adding two Sensory Technicians to our team. The Sensory Technician is responsible for supporting sensory evaluation activities used to assess the quality, consistency, appearance, flavor, aroma, and overall sensory characteristics of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and customer samples. This position performs routine sensory testing, prepares and presents samples according to established procedures, maintains accurate sensory records, and supports Quality, R&D, Applications, and Operations with sensory investigations and product evaluations.

The Sensory Technician must have strong attention to detail, the ability to follow standardized testing procedures, and the ability to objectively evaluate and document sensory characteristics without personal bias.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct routine sensory evaluations of raw materials, process materials, finished products, and customer samples.
• Evaluate products for characteristics such as color, appearance, aroma, flavor, taste, texture, mouthfeel, and overall sensory quality, as applicable.
• Perform sensory testing according to approved methods, protocols, and sensory evaluation procedures.
• Conduct comparative evaluations against approved standards, control samples, retains, and customer reference samples. Identify and document sensory differences, defects, off-notes, and changes in product characteristics.
• Support sensory testing associated with product releases, quality investigations, complaints, and deviations.
• Participate in difference testing, descriptive evaluations preference testing, and other sensory studies as required. Prepare samples according to established preparation methods to ensure consistent and repeatable testing.
• Accurately document sensory results, observations, test conditions, and sample information. Assist with trending sensory results to identify changes or recurring product issues.
• Participate in root cause investigations and provide objective sensory observations and supporting data. Support shelf-life stability studies.
• Maintain lab supplies, equipment, standards and reference materials. Follow all GMPs, food safety, quality, laboratory, safety and sanitation procedures.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree is required in Food Science, Sensory Science, Biology, Chemistry or other related field with emphasis in sensory required.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a food, beverage, ingredient laboratory – manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience performing sensory evaluation or laboratory testing is preferred.
• Experience working with controlled testing procedures and detailed documentation is preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to objectively evaluate sensory attributes. Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks and manage multiple and changing priorities

What You'll Get:

• An opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues onsite 5-days per week.
• Excellent compensation, benefit offering, and development opportunities.
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.

About Sensient Colors
Sensient Color Group is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a central role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners, and paper products. The Color Group is located in St. Louis, Missouri.

About Sensient Technologies Corporation
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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