Quality Specialist Sensory
Location
Glendale, CA | United States
Job description
Adecco Medical & Science is currently looking to hire a skilled Quality Specialist -Sensory role for their local client in Glendale, CA location
Shift - M- F( 8am to 5pm)
Pay -42/HR
Quality Specialist, Sensory
The Sensory Laboratory provides guidance for development and innovation activities of the product. These activities allow teams to drive consumer centricity in Innovation & Renovation, mitigating product related complaints.
The In/Out sensory program creates the sensory standards for company products and assures that final products confirm to those standards. It is also used to monitor ingredients and packaging materials to assure that they function as designed.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support sensory evaluation:
• Contributes to building sensory expertise and promoting the use of sensory evaluation in the factory.
• Lead and conduct Innovation & Renovation related studies (descriptive analysis) with product developers
• Maintain records of panel attendance and administers panels information.
• Lead with the preparation and execution of training sessions for internal panel.
• Perform data statistical analysis and write reports as needed.
• Participate in discussions with clients for appropriate test selection, execution, data analysis and reporting to meet business objectives.
Support the operation of the Sensory Laboratory:
• Implement good laboratory practices and safe behavior of Sensory Laboratory and temperature-controlled storage rooms.
• Keep Laboratory equipment and facilities clean, organized, and operational.
• Supply and organize materials for the Laboratory.
• Maintain updated sensory references and keep inventory of materials, references, and tests samples.
• Maintain Laboratory SOPs and other documentation to ensure proper and safe laboratory operation and product handling.
• Responsible for planning and execution of shelf-life sensory testing.
Support Operational sensory evaluation for NUSA:
• Collaborate in designing In/Out quantitative sensory references for integration of Key Sensory Attributes into the factories Quality System.
Other:
• Participate in the factory Sensory & Consumer Preference Network as part of networking with R&D specialists and other Markets
• Perform additional duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:
BS in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field highly preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
• 3-5 years applied sensory regulatory experience. Industry preference food, beverage, pharmaceutical or medical device space
• Working knowledge of computers and of dedicated software for sensory evaluation (e.g., Sens IT)
• Working knowledge of discrimination, descriptive and Quality Assurance sensory methods
• Experience as a panel leader e.g., recruiting, training, managing and leading external sensory panels.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and interpretation of sensory tests
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Pay Details: $41.00 to $42.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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$41 - $42 per hour
