Sensory Panel Manager
Core
Manage daily operations of a sensory laboratory, lead panel recruitment and training, and execute sensory studies to generate quality data for client R&D teams.
Role type
Sensory Panel Manager
Builds
Sensory insights and data for food, beverage, cosmetics, and personal care clients
Domain
Sensory science and consumer research
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Sensory science expertise, panel leadership, project management, data quality assurance, team coaching, statistical understanding, software proficiency (FIZZ, Compusense)
Preferred skills
Cosmetics industry experience, UC Davis Sensory Certification, people management experience
Technologies
FIZZ, Compusense, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Manage daily lab operations and compliance, lead panel recruitment and training, execute sensory studies and collect data, coach and support panel leaders and technicians, monitor panel performance and data accuracy
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership