About the Role

Campden BRI's Sensory Testing Services play a crucial role in helping food and beverage companies create winning and quality products through our highly trained sensory panels. These panels evaluate products using a wide range of methods, providing valuable insights to inform product development and quality control.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support the Sensory Project Manager and the wider descriptive panel with projects and training, ensuring seamless execution and high-quality results.
• Co-ordinate all Panel Acuity activities, ensuring timely and accurate data collection.
• Become proficient in the use of Compusense sensory data collection software, leveraging its capabilities to drive business growth.
• Prepare samples safely using good food hygiene practices for assessment by the Panel, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Co-ordinate sample receipt and organise purchase, storage, and preparation of panel training and reference samples, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Support the panel Leader with compilation of technical reports, including data analysis, to inform business decisions.
• Support other Sensory Insights teams/projects as required, contributing to the overall success of Campden BRI.

Requirements

• Degree in Food Science/Technology or previous experience within a sensory science role and/or laboratory environment.
• Completion of the 'One Day Introduction to Sensory Analysis' course and '4 Day Sensory Evaluation Workshop' or equivalents, demonstrating a strong foundation in sensory science.
• Broad knowledge of multiple food categories, with a deep understanding of consumer preferences and trends.
• Excellent organisational, practical, and panel facilitation skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good people skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to create high-quality reports and presentations.

Benefits

• Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards, promoting a culture of recognition and appreciation.
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, providing a healthy work-life balance.
• Buy and sell holiday scheme, offering flexibility and autonomy.
• A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%, promoting long-term financial security.
• Culture focus around work/life balance, with early finish Fridays and a range of employee benefits.
• Subsidised onsite restaurant, providing a convenient and affordable dining option.
• Competitive salary range of £25,000-£30,000 per annum, dependent on experience.