Sensory Scientist

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

We blend care and creativity to nourish the world.

Griffith Foods is a global product development partner specializing in high-quality food ingredients. We serve global and regional food companies worldwide.
As a family business, we’ve valued people above all else for 100 years. Griffith is renowned for true, collaborative innovation. Our people care. We’re committed to helping our customers create better products - and a better, more sustainable world. Learn more about Griffith Foods on www.griffithfoods.com

The purpose of the role
Lead Sensory testing in support of Commercial Teams and/or GPE and Innovation initiatives. Design appropriate tests that provide recommendations to internal and external customers to assist in making decisions and driving business opportunities.

Responsibilities

1. Manage day-to-day activities of Griffith Foods Europe Professional Sensory Panel.
2. Manage test scheduling for European Sensory Department.
3. Develop and lead new and ongoing panellist training sessions. Monitor panellist performance.
4. Aid the tracking of panellist consistency scores and provide regular feedback to panellists.
5. Ensure samples are prepared appropriately and in sufficient quantity for Sensory testing.
6. Identify appropriate reference products for Sensory training and procure and prepare appropriately.
7. Design and execute requested Sensory tests to support project objectives for Commercial teams and/or GPE and Innovation initiatives.
8. Design and execute appropriate analytical Sensory tests. Analyse and interpret results of Sensory tests to provide recommendations to cross-functional partners and external customers.
9. Recruit internal employees to participate in Sensory testing activities.
10. Participate as Sensory Science representative on select project teams.
11. Communicate clear and actionable recommendations based on Sensory findings.
12. Proactively identify ways to use more sustainable supply options.
13. Complete Sensory mapping of select product categories with support from Sensory Lead.
14. Analyse and interpret results of Sensory discrimination tests and profiling to provide recommendations to internal and external customers.
15. Support research and trial of new/novel Sensory methodologies.
16. Source samples for Sensory testing as appropriate.
17. Maintain shelf-life schedules, ensuring that all testing and reporting is completed in a timely manner.
18. Maintain a clean and operational Sensory testing space, including monitoring the functionality of equipment and procuring Sensory consumables.
19. Maintain documentation of established Sensory protocols and training materials.
20. Complete Sensory testing in line with Industry standards, ensuring that minimum criteria are met to ensure statistical validity of the results.
21. Attend conferences and courses to learn new approaches to Sensory testing.
22. Be flexible to execute new projects/activities according to potential changes in priorities to support key initiatives of Griffith Foods.
23. Trained in and familiar with Griffith Foods Sensory lexicon and testing methodologies.

Requirements

Education
• BSc Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Sensory Science or equivalent discipline.

Experience
• Experience in applied Sensory Science.
• Experience with discrimination and descriptive Sensory methods and basic statistical analysis.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in analysing and presenting Sensory data and solutions.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience using CompuSense software suite is preferred.
• Placement year completed in Food Industry or prior experience participating in or running a Sensory panel is preferred.
• Full UK Driving License holder is preferred.

Working at Griffith Foods
We are a caring family company where everyone has the opportunity to grow, follow their own personal Purpose and find fulfillment in their work. We support each other, demonstrate mutual respect and nourish people’s well-being.
We believe in doing the right thing, especially when it is hard to do and recognize that our success depends on our customers’ success consequently, we work together, leveraging our skills, knowledge and ideas to create exceptional products and solutions.
We value diversity at our company and celebrate our cultural and personal differences, knowing that together, we create a unique source of strength. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability you may contact us at recruiting@griffithfoods.com