Sensory Technician

McCormick & Company • Geneva, IL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Sensory Technician provides essential support to all aspects of ongoing and proposed Sensory programs. The primary responsibilities for this position are as follows: preparing testing/training materials, test setup/clean-up, and support for all sensory department activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency required, plus a minimum of 12 college credits OR in lieu of college credits, 1 – 2 years of lab experience.
• The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining the ability to redirect efforts based upon shifting demands. (exceptional organizational skills with extreme attention to detail)
• Ability to collaborate and network with business colleagues to build constructive, proactive working relationships across the organization.
• Exercises sound judgment in decision-making.
• Software proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Compusense sensory testing system.
• In absence of knowledge related to one or more of the above software systems, must demonstrate ability to learn the software system needed.
• Ability to accurately perform routine data entry in a proficient manner, and data management auditing and review.
• Ability to work within teams in both leadership and supportive roles (project dependent).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and provide clear instructions to other technicians or contractors.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of food industry/food lab or related industry/lab experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Principle Sensory Scientist schedule, prepare, set-up and clean-up after all sensory panels
• Maintain sensory testing space (kitchen/booths) and maintain inventory of supplies
• Operate Compusense program for questionnaire development, primarily of discrimination tests.
• Assist with basic report writing of discrimination tests and review of panelist’s comments
• Preparation of on-site and off-site training materials
• Descriptive Analysis sample procurement, preparation and serving
• Descriptive Analysis Panel moderator in training
• Continuously maintain internal sensory database
• Actively demonstrate willing, able, growing, future potential, financially contributing, and commitment to Sensory department.
• Ongoing growth and development through continuing education courses and learning opportunities offered within and outside McCormick.

Benefits

• 401k
• health insurance
• paid time off
• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED