Job Information
Continental Mills, Inc. Associate Sensory Scientist - ASSOC001823-00001 in Tukwila, Washington
Are you looking for a fun and new opportunity? Do you love Sensory? The Krusteaz Company is looking to add an Associate Sensory Scientist to the team! The ideal Associate Sensory Scientist should be a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual. The position contributes to the success of our products by providing data-driven sensory support at all development stages. Support includes planning, preparing, and executing, internal sensory tests while collaborating with cross-functional teams in Quality, Operations, Marketing and Sales.
Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
- - Execute and lead internal sensory tests including bench tests, discrimination tests, and shelf-life testing program.
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``` - - Prepares samples and conducts sensory panels, ensuring proper protocol and procedures are followed.
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``` - - Collects sensory data and provides results using statistical tools and software.
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``` - - Maintains Shelf life and Discrimination databases ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
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``` - - Screens, trains, and re-trains new and existing employees to participate in the corporate Sensory program.
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``` - - Trains Sensory Technicians or Sensory interns when needed.
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``` - - Manages internal panel scheduling and panelist incentive program.
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``` - - Participate in product formulation tastings and provide sensory feedback to optimize products, select samples for further testing or narrow down alternatives.
Position Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals qualified with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- - Supports an environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration, both internally and externally.
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``` - - Excellent problem-solving skills, viewing the problem as a whole and working with others as needed to resolve it.
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``` - - Strong written and oral skills.
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``` - - Ability to evaluate and communicate project status and issues appropriately.
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``` - - Good understanding of Sensory methods and testing procedures.
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``` - - Willingness to support in a plant QA environment to train on Sensory methods.
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``` - - Understanding of basic food laboratory test methods.
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``` - - Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer applications to access information and analyze data. Knowledge of Compusense, XLStat, Sims, Red Jade, or other Sensory software is a plus.
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``` - - High integrity and honesty.
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``` - - Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
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``` - - Willingness and ability to travel 25%.
Education and/or Experience:
- - A.A., B.S., or M.S in Food Science or related field or equivalent experience/training.
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``` - - 0 to 3 years sensory, consumer science or product development experience a plus.
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``` - - Sensory Training Certificate preferred.
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``` - - Basic statistics knowledge and experience is preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to