Food Sensory Scientist

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world’s leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe.  

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We’re looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers.  

The salary range posted represents the low and high end of OSI’s salary range for this position. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience and performance. Base salary is one component of OSI’s overall total rewards package. Other components may include bonuses, special pay programs, comprehensive time off, 401k with match and a full suite of benefit offerings for you and your family. 

Position Summary:

Responsible in designing and conducting sensory tests, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product consistency and excellence. Leverage expertise in sensory evaluation to enhance product development, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction

 Principal Duties & Responsibilities: 

·         Job is an individual contributor.

·         Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.

·         Design and execute sensory evaluation studies to assess product attributes such as taste, texture, aroma, and appearance

·         Develop and implement sensory protocols and methodologies in alignment with industry standards

·         Analyze sensory data using statistical methods and software tools to provide actionable insights to product development and quality assurance teams.

·         Train sensory panelists ensuring consistency and reliability in sensory evaluations

·         Maintain comprehensive documentation of sensory testing processes and results as well as sending the data to necessary parties and participants

·         Participate in product tastings and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholder

·         Conducts Corporate sensory testing sessions, analyzes results and prepares detailed reports for internal dissemination to respond to the customer through the sales team or top product development executive

·         Attend customer sensory panels for calibration when needed

·         Assist in planning upcoming panels by ensuring proper documentation and samples are pulled from the plants.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Experience & Skills: 

·         3-5 years of experience in related field is preferred.

• Experience in savory categories such as meats, sauces, soups, etc. preferred.

·         Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.

·         Strong knowledge of sensory analysis techniques and statistical methods

·         Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

·         Ability to collaborate in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

·         Detail oriented and strong organizational skills

·         No allergies

 

Preferred Education:

·         BA/BS or equivalent is required.

·         Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, or related field

 

 

Work Environment:  

·         Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).

·         Work conditions are typical of an R&D Center.

·         This role requires 10% domestic travel.

·         Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds

·         Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.

·         Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.