Sensory Technician Lv1

TechDigital Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their sensory team in a dynamic role. This position involves assisting with various sensory projects, preparing samples, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team. If you are passionate about food science and eager to contribute to innovative projects, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a collaborative environment where your attention to detail and organizational skills will shine!

Qualifications

• High School Degree/GED required with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a lab environment and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist sensory team with various projects and prepare samples for testing.
• Maintain cleanliness in the sensory lab and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
• Document and protect information related to patentable advances.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Degree/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schedule: Mon to Fri / 7 AM to 3:30 PM (30 min unpaid lunch)

Interview mode: In-person (On-site)

Work: On-site

Skill: Being able to follow instructions, making food samples, making solutions like sugar, baking, cooking, lifting 50 to 55 LBS (Cargill has people to help), food lab experience, lab experience is needed, flexibility working with different people.

Job Duties:

1. Assist sensory team for various sensory projects including Descriptive Analysis (DA), consumer guidance, difference panels, and team tastings.
2. Have the ability to work with minimal supervision ideally between 7am and 3pm. Understand the scope of sensory projects and expectations.
3. Responsible for panel preparation including making up references, sample preparation, setting up the panel room for panel training, serving references/samples during the training, and preparing ad hoc references as needed.
4. Set up sensory booths including sample cups/plate labeling, start and finish the sensory tests using the Eye Question program.
5. Serve samples during the panels.
6. Clean up the panel room, sample prep lab, and booths.
7. Help maintain general cleaning of the Sensory Center.
8. Assist with restocking the panel room, booths, sensory lab area, and take weekly inventory of supplies to be ordered.
9. Help with routine food safety maintenance.
10. Help unload, unpack, and label samples for storage.
11. Help maintain food and chemical storage in accordance with food safety guidelines.
12. Help maintain storage areas with dishes and panel supplies.
13. Compliance with Cargill Food Safety, EHS, and PPE policies.
14. Document and protect all information to ensure any and all patentable advances in technology as required by company policy.
15. Ability to manage multiple tasks on a deadline basis.
16. Must be able to work effectively with a team as well as independently and possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
17. Help with picking up samples and supplies for sensory panels.
18. Responsible for keeping iPads and laptops up to date by managing them weekly.
19. Responsible for completing the Master Sanitation Schedule of the Sensory lab.

Job Qualifications

Required:
• High School Degree/GED
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Takes initiative in technical problem-solving
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work in a lab environment and maintain good food manufacturing practices
• Ability to lift weights up to 50 lbs. and perform other necessary physical requirements of the job
• Ability to drive on city streets to pick up samples from other R&D locations and supplies for sensory panels

Preferred skills:
• 3-6 months lab experience
• Kitchen experience is good as well

Comments for Suppliers: Below are the important points which RM wants in a candidate:
• Resource manager needs someone who can communicate.
• Should be interested in the job.
• Someone who can take ownership of work.
• Attention to detail.
• Organized.
• Someone professional.