Technician, Sensory Science - San Diego, CA

DSM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an immediate opportunity for a Technician, Sensory Science to join the Science & Research team based in San Diego, CA. The sensory technician role performs a wide variety of research laboratory tasks and/or experiments in conjunction with S&R operations. The role is responsible for preparation of novel taste compounds for taste evaluation by our trained panelists, analytical evaluations of samples, and executing taste panels. Join our flavor discovery team in this entry-level role that supports a wide variety of research project activities onsite in our taste lab.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in life science or applicable science (Biology, Chemistry, Food Science) with 0-2+ years’ experience in laboratory environment
Must have strong chemistry experience, strong mathematical and technical reasoning skills, knowledge of statistics, and experimental design techniques
Strong organizational, communication and project management skills
Must be self-directing and contribute to or facilitate cross-functional project teams
High initiative, creative, exceptional problem-solving skills and solutions-driven
Ideal candidate will be eager, energetic, reliable and self-motivated

Responsibilities

Prepares samples for taste testing, including weighing compounds, dilutions, and calculations
Organization of samples and laboratory management
Works with software and databases to collect research data
Lab maintenance, such as test set up, clean up, inventory and supply maintenance
Maintains documentation for sensory testing results and associated files
Creates and maintains Standard Operating Procedures for sample preparation