Sensory Scientist/Panel Leader

Kerry

📍 Beloit, Wisconsin, United States

Full-time Physical Scientists

Job Description

This role encompasses leading a descriptive sensory panel and maintaining an end-use market as a sensory lead. The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise in sensory science, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to support business objectives through high-quality sensory insights.

Key responsibilities


• Lead and manage a trained sensory panel of 8–16 individuals using the Spectrum Descriptive Analysis (SDA) method.
• Develop and implement project-specific training and calibration plans.
• Facilitate training, calibration, and testing sessions in compliance with SDA methodology.
• Define and maintain reference materials for all attributes of interest.
• Monitor and evaluate panel performance; address underperformance through retraining and recalibration.
• Maintain panel size through recruitment, screening, and fit-for-purpose assessments.
Sensory Testing & Methodology
• Design and execute ...

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