Sensory Technologist

We are currently hiring a Sensory Production Technologist in Breinigsville, PA.

The Sensory Technologist will collect information to protect the sensory profiles of high-quality products to ensure profile consistency across different production location(s). The ideal candidate performs this task through excellent execution of sensory panels and sensory training. This person will help identify risks in profile shifts to better understand sensory attributes for each product. Scientific focus, prioritization, and project management skills are essential.

What You'll Brew:

• Assure highest sensory quality of our product by monitoring the sensory characteristics of the brands at various processing stages
• Analyze and interpret sensory data, including generating statistical results and graphs for completed sensory data
• Maintain records for quality tracking
• Must have excellent communication skills, including ability to send data that drives action and next steps. This may be either in the form of emails or concise, informative, reports of technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Manage all sensory evaluation of flavors and manage evaluation of any flavor-related sensory concerns
• Focus on all process-related methods of sensory evaluation including, but not limited to, new programming, new equipment, and differences among locations
• Panel leader of sensory panels of external panelists. Including: panel assessment, tracking panelist performance and attendance, providing performance feedback, screening new panelists for taste and odor acuity, and maintaining panelist database by adding new panelists
• Development of new sensory panels to support the needs of the business
• Promote high product quality sensorial achievements within a professional work environment
• Conduct regular training events and tests to refresh current panelists on profiles and introduce new products
• Conduct and assist in discrimination testing - utilizing sensory methods, sensory tools (ex. Compusense), and statistical evaluation to better guide production locations
• There is frequent exposure production environments:
  
  
  
  • Subject to loud and constant noise
  • Non-environmentally conditioned spaces which may lead to extreme hot and cold
  
  
• Operating environment is complex and densely populated with production equipment and forklifts that necessitates high situational awareness
• Work overtime as needed which may require weekends and holidays

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in sensory analysis
• Panel training experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Report writing and good communication skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven success multi-tasking in a fast paced environment
• High degree of ownership and professional commitment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, sometimes repeatedly
• Regular walking and standing for long periods of time on concrete, metal and grated surfaces
• Responsibilities may require crouching, stepping over, crawling under, bending, twisting, climbing and reaching above head and shoulders repeatedly throughout the day
• Responsibilities may require climbing flights of stairs, working from heights or on elevated platforms
• Ability to wear assigned PPE (safety shoes, gloves, facemask, hearing protection and hard hat)
• Established dexterity so you can handle materials, operate equipment and interface with computer systems with precision
• Some roles (e.g., forklift operator) may be required to sit for a prolonged period of time and have strong peripheral vision and depth perception

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in statistical analysis (xlstat a plus)

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important "ingredient." We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too.

In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Fertility/adoption support
• Free financial coaching
• Health & wellness program and discounts
• Professional development & training
• Free beer!

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.

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