Sensory Analyst, WWGS Private Brands NA Product Development and Sensory

Amazon • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Sensory Analyst supports Amazon and Whole Foods Market’s private brand and
culinary research and development, quality assurance, compliance and marketing.
This position is responsible for executing sensory panels and works with
internal stakeholders to provide timely, actionable results that are used to
make business decisions.

WWGS Private Brands NA Product Development and Sensory supports product
development and sensory activities across all Amazon and Whole Foods Market
Private Branded products in both food and non-Food categories.

Requirements

• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience in Oracle DB
• Experience using strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• BS Food Science, Sensory Science, Psychology or similar field. Advanced degree a plus.
• 1-2 years’ experience working in the sensory science field
• Must have knowledge of sensory science as it relates to consumer packaged goods products
• Must have in-depth understanding of sensory science and related business processes

Nice To Haves

• Experience in data analysis and reporting
• Experience in supporting quantitative and qualitative consumer research
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service
• Experience in customer-facing product development and product management, including defining, launching, and optimizing product and services
• Experience working with Compusense software
• Experience and familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems

Responsibilities

• Support internal descriptive analysis panels
• Review and perform data entry ensuring accuracy and logical consistency
• Prepare products and references as necessary for sensory evaluation and training
• Plan and execute employee acceptance testing including selecting sensory methods
• Perform basic statistical analysis
• Report findings from sensory panels to stakeholders
• Assist in recruiting, screening, selecting, and training new panelists for sensory panels as needed

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level