Consumer Testing Associate

Eurofins USA Food Testing • Bound Brook, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SAM is a fast-growing and global sensory and consumer research consultancy. Our mission is to allow consumers a voice in the development of outstanding food, beverage, pet, and health & beauty products so as to create high quality and memorable experiences. We help our clients: Develop new product ideas, Re-energize a well-established product, Assess product-concept fit or packaging effectiveness, Understand the product, brand and category competitive landscapes, Protect product quality from inception to the end of shelf life. SAM The National Food Lab is the division of SAM that provides these services for all USA-based clients. Our sensory science program resides in our USA headquarters in Minneapolis, MN.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of computers and software programs
• Must be able to work on your feet for up to 12 hours (with lunch & breaks in between)
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Valid Driver’s License and Proof of Insurance
• Excellent organizational skills with a particular focus upon managing details.
• Outstanding listening and communication skills—both written and oral.
• Basic knowledge of computers and software programs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a kitchen environment or in market research is a plus but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Server – Delivering testing product and ensuring proper consumer test instructions are being followed.
• Kitchen – Preparing testing product using the protocols designated by the client.
• Moderator – Observing and directing test participants through the consumer test.
• Host – Check-in consumer test participants and ensure proper documents are completed.
• Set-up and break down of testing area.
• Maintain testing environments to ensure consistency, cleanliness, and compliance with research protocols.
• Maintains organization, quality and consistency during test execution.
• Supports database growth events as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed