Sensory Specialist
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What you'll do
- Plan and execute sensory studies for assigned projects, including descriptive analysis, product evaluation, and other fit-for-purpose sensory methodologies
- Lead sensory panels for assigned workstreams, including session planning, setup, facilitation, and adherence to agreed protocols
- Partner with brand, R&D, and cross-functional stakeholders to clarify business questions, define success criteria, and align sensory approaches to project needs
- Analyze and interpret sensory data, identify implications, and translate results into clear recommendations for project teams
- Prepare study outputs, including summaries, tables, charts, and presentations, in a way that supports decision-making
- Monitor panel and data quality using appropriate statistical and quality-control approaches, and implement corrective actions where needed
- Coordinate project timelines, testing schedules, and study logistics to ensure high-quality delivery across multiple concurrent projects
- Work effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure clarity on objectives, timelines, and deliverables
What they're looking for
- experience in sensory science, sensory research, or closely related consumer insights work
- Experience designing and executing sensory studies and leading trained panel activity
- Experience in sensory data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
- Strong understanding of sensory science principles and sensory methodologies.
- Strong analytical capability, including interpretation of sensory data and translation into recommendations
- Project management capability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to agreed timelines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present insights clearly and credibly
- High attention to detail and commitment to data quality, protocol compliance, and accurate documentation
- Proficiency in productivity and collaboration tools such as MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
- Ability to work successfully within a multi-disciplinary environment and contribute positively in a team setting
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Food Science, Chemistry or Psychology, preferably having majored in Sensory and Consumer Science
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree preferably having majored in Sensory and Consumer Science
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Job Description
Sensory Specialist
- Opportunity to grow your career with Kraft Heinz!
- Flexible work arrangement - Part time position
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Kickstart Your Career with Kraft Heinz!
Are you looking to grow your career in Marketing? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Sensory Specialist to join our Marketing team, based in Southbank.
This is a part time contract position until the end of 2026.
The Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Plan and execute sensory studies for assigned projects, including descriptive analysis, product evaluation, and other fit-for-purpose sensory methodologies
Lead sensory panels for assigned workstreams, including session planning, setup, facilitation, and adherence to agreed protocols
Partner with brand, R&D, and cross-functional stakeholders to clarify business questions, define success criteria, and align sensory approaches to project needs
Analyze and interpret sensory data, identify implications, and translate results into clear recommendations for project teams
Prepare study outputs, including summaries, tables, charts, and presentations, in a way that supports decision-making
Monitor panel and data quality using appropriate statistical and quality-control approaches, and implement corrective actions where needed
Coordinate project timelines, testing schedules, and study logistics to ensure high-quality delivery across multiple concurrent projects
Work effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure clarity on objectives, timelines, and deliverables
What you'll bring:
experience in sensory science, sensory research, or closely related consumer insights work
Experience designing and executing sensory studies and leading trained panel activity
Experience in sensory data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
Strong understanding of sensory science principles and sensory methodologies.
Strong analytical capability, including interpretation of sensory data and translation into recommendations
Project management capability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to agreed timelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present insights clearly and credibly
High attention to detail and commitment to data quality, protocol compliance, and accurate documentation
Proficiency in productivity and collaboration tools such as MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
Ability to work successfully within a multi-disciplinary environment and contribute positively in a team setting
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Food Science, Chemistry or Psychology, preferably having majored in Sensory and Consumer Science
Ready to make an Impact?
If you're a Marketing professional, a collaborative team player, and passionate about delivering value, we want to hear from you. We will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close this job posting at any time.
Location(s)
Freshwater
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
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