Sensory Scientist in Leatherhead

We're looking for a proactive and ambitious individual to join our team as Sensory Scientist based in our facility in Leatherhead, Surrey, UK.

You will be joining our growing Sensory Team, assisted by our Managing Director, Sensory Scientist and Sensory Technician, you’ll be responsible for the activities of our pool of 24 expert sensory assessors, evaluating samples using discriminative tests (eg triangle, tetrad etc ) and descriptive tests (eg descriptive profiling, check-all-that-apply, rank-rating etc ).

The role involves leadership of our expert sensory panel as well as management of test schedules and client projects.

You will be responsible for delivering sensory projects from inception through to reporting, ensuring that the test design, session planning, test setup, session moderation, and analysis and interpretation of results fulfils clients' needs.

This varied role will allow provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills in a variety of different areas.

Key responsibilities:

• Schedule panel sessions with assessors

• Manage the sensory panel and facilitate panel sessions

• Train and develop our sensory assessors

• Recruit, select and screen new assessors as required

• Supervise statistical analysis of the data generated by the panel

• Evaluate assessor performance and initiate improvement actions where required

• Generate reports for internal and external use

• Keep clients updated on project progress and contribute to project meetings

• Manage and develop our sensory team staff

• Support our development and innovation activities in relation to development of new sensory evaluation products and services.

What we're looking for:

• Experience of managing a trained sensory panel
• Computer literate with experience in sensory data capture software and statistical analysis packages
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

What we offer:

• Monthly company events (rotating between external and internal) – such as bowling, axe throwing, rowing, crazy golf and more!
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• London Living Wage Employer
• A diverse and energetic working environment in a new modern facility
• 10 days full sick pay and 10 days half
• Bereavement leave
• Flexible working hours
• Pension – with salary sacrifice option
• Subscription fees to professional bodies
• Personal development courses and opportunity to sit industry qualifications e.g. Cicerone, IBD, IFST, WSET etc
• Opportunities to learn and further progression amongst a team of young and highly qualified scientists

Cara Technology is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

No enquiries from recruitment agencies please.