RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: ANALYTICAL SERVICES - SENSORY EVALUATION

Agricultural Research Council; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in agricultural research is seeking a dedicated professional to conduct independent sensory research. This role involves applying scientific techniques for sensory analysis, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and efficiently managing laboratory operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate data collection and reporting, as well as maintaining a clean and safe working environment. If you are passionate about food science and eager to contribute to innovative research, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Conduct independent sensory research and apply scientific techniques.
• Responsible for accurate reporting and compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule analytical sensory and consumer services.
• Maintain equipment, control stock, and ensure a clean working environment.

Skills

Sensory Research

Data Collection and Processing

Analytical Reporting

Laboratory Management

Quality Standards Compliance

Education

Degree in Food Science or Related Field

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

• Conduct independent sensory research, including consumer and trained sensory panels which will include, but not be limited to, descriptive and discriminating analysis, time intensity, texture analysis. preference and acceptance testing and methodology.
• Correctly apply scientific techniques and timeously complete scientific and technical tasks according to a set of quality standards.
• Efficiently plan and schedule analytical sensory and consumer services in accordance with scientific guidelines.
• Properly collect, process and capture data.
• Responsible for accurate, timeous and reliable reporting of analytical results.
• Responsible for administrative duties of the division’s (unit’s) information management system (quotations, orders, request for payments, etc.).
• Control laboratory stock cost-efficiently according to regulations.
• Assist with procurement of chemicals, etc.
• Maintain and ensure that equipment is in working order and in compliance with applicable quality standards.
• Timeously report malfunctioning of equipment.
• Assist in maintaining a clean working environment in general.
• Control stock.
• Maintain an occupational health and safety laboratory according to laboratory practice.
• Contribute to training of new taste panel members.
• Comply with financial policies and procedure.
• Ability to work overtime.