Are you passionate about sensory analysis and panel management?
Keen to work for a global organisation in FMCG?
Want a multicultural working environment with fantastic colleagues?
If so, we have exactly the right opportunity for you!
Who we are
We are the leading international sensory and consumer research company specializing in food, beverages, cosmetics, personal care, and other consumer products.
We have 19 proprietary state-of-the-art facilities across France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, United Kingdom, Morocco, China and the USA, and cover more than 65 countries through our network of approved partners.
SAM provides tailor-made solutions, delivering actionable guidelines to make our clients' brands and products memorable.
SAM is a great place to work.
Join SAM to work with the most competent, creative, and fun team in the industry and let your work, opinions and ideas contribute to the future of sensory and consumer research.
Become your most extraordinary self with support and development throughout your career.
Best in class
Join our very diverse team of sensory scientists, food technologists, statisticians, psychologists, sociologists, strategic thinkers, marketeers, field managers, technicians and other sensory and research experienced colleagues.
We're proud to be part of the Eurofins Group
World-leader in Testing for Life.
With about 61 000 employees, Eurofins is a global leader in testing services and over the last 20 years has been one of the fastest growing companies in the world, thanks to its innovation in technology and service.
Responsibilities
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.
Your Panel Management responsibilities include but are not limited to ...
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.
Our Offer
A full-time job onsite at our client's state-of-the-art sensory facility.
A competitive salary plus additional benefits.
An exciting job profile covering a diverse range of tasks – organizational, conceptual and analytical.
The most competent, creative and fun team in the industry as colleagues to work with.
Candidate Profile
Bachelor's degree in food science or a related discipline
Minimum 1–2 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.
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.
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