Sensory Panel Leader (Cork, Ireland)
Sensory Panel Leader (Cork, Ireland)
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Job Description
The Sensory Panel Leader is responsible for coordinating training and overseeing sensory panels to ensure the accurate and consistent collection of sensory data for product evaluation. This role plays a critical part in maintaining data integrity ensuring panellist performance and delivering actionable insights to support product development quality assurance and consumer research.
Key Responsibilities:
Panel Management:
- Involved in panellist recruitment process
- Train sensory panellists
- Lead daily panel sessions ensuring protocols are followed and data is collected accurately
- Monitor and coach panellists to maintain consistency reliability and performance.
- Deliver refresher training existing panellists
- Conduct panel calibration and performance monitoring sessions.
- Foster a positive focused and productive panel environment.
- Maintain up-to-date training records and proficiency tracking.
- Test Execution & Data Collection
- Prepare and execute sensory tests (discrimination descriptive analysis)
- according to established protocols.
- Ensure correct sample preparation presentation and environmental controls.
- Operate sensory software and tools (Fizz Acquisition and EyeQuestion)
- Ensure accurate input and organization of sensory data.
- Maintain testing facilities equipment and cleanliness according to SOPs.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of sensory protocols and documentation.
- Ensure ethical and unbiased testing environments.
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in food science or a related discipline
Minimum 12 years of experience in a sensory or quality assurance environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for coaching panellists and coordinating with teams.
High attention to detail and data accuracy.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced detail-oriented environment.
Desirable Traits:
Experience with sensory software and basic statistical concepts (ANOVA PCA etc.) is a plus.
Empathetic patient and clear communicator.
Confident in giving feedback and facilitating group discussions.
Analytical mindset with an interest in sensory science and human perception.
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and project needs.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
