Part-Time Sensory Panel Assistant - Hoffman Estates

Part time Sensory Panel Assistant

LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY AND THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR
CAREER AS A SENSORY PROFESSIONAL?

Do you want to help make a real impact in the world of self-care products?

MMR is a global leader in guiding innovation for clients within the food, drink and personal care sectors.
We advise many iconic global brands, as well as up-and-coming innovators. Our culture is vibrant, fast
paced, yet friendly and supportive. Our work practices embody both scientific rigor and creative drive,
leading to innovation in research methods and techniques to facilitate our clients’ creative business
thinking.

We are looking for a part time Sensory Panel Assistant to join MMR’s passionate and
vibrant team working in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, running sensory projects to support our client.

The Sensory Panel Assistant will support the Sensory Panel leader, assisting them to ensure that sensory
projects run smoothly by managing all activities related to the sensory panels’ sessions and overseeing
sensory laboratory operations and their efficiency.

Days: Monday-Thursday

Times: 7am - 12pm

Pay: $25 per hour

Main Responsibilities to include -

 Maintain sensory kitchen/laboratory functionality by checking stock to determine needed
supplies/products.
 Receive, store and prepare samples/materials for all sensory panel sessions.
 Prepare and manage products and sensory references for sensory panel sessions.
 Program the sensory software (Compusense) for sensory project data collection - training will be
provided.
 Ensure that sensory panel working areas and all associated materials and equipment are
prepared appropriately for each session and cleaned after.
 Ensure that all activities carried out comply with basic food hygiene standards - training
provided as required.
 Maintain and develop kitchen laboratory Standard Operation Procedures by identifying
information needs and problems; recommending improvements; establishing priorities
 Run screening sessions for new panelist candidates

Requirements

Requirements / qualifications:

 Strong organizational skills and great attention to detail
 Ownership and accountability
 Self-management and flexibility to adapt to priority changes
 Leadership and good communication skills, both oral and written
 Ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with colleagues
 A degree or certification in Food Science is a plus

Benefits

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.

We look forward to hearing from you!

MMR is an Equal Opportunities Employer.