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Sensory Specialist

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-11-10 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead Lion's central taste panel to shape sensory standards for beers and beverages, supporting new product development, flavor trend spotting, and production challenge resolution.

Role type

Senior Sensory Specialist (Beverage Industry)

Builds

Sensory insights, standardized taste profiles, and quality assurance for Lion's brewing and beverage network.

Domain

Food & Beverage / Brewing

Required skills

Sensory evaluation, statistical analysis, laboratory management, training facilitation, Compusense/TVS systems, NPD support, process improvement, analytical thinking, problem-solving

Preferred skills

Beer or beverage testing experience, lean manufacturing knowledge, brewing science diploma

Technologies

Compusense, TVS systems

Responsibilities

Lead sensory sessions and share insights, set and improve sensory standards, train site sensory leaders, manage sensory systems, investigate flavor stability issues, support NPD trials, maintain lab procedures

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC