Job Title: Sensory & Product Insights Analyst
Location: Seattle, WA 98134
Duration: 6 Months (possibility based on the business needs)
Work Model: 5 days onsite/week
Shift/Hours: 40hours/week

Job Description:

Conducting product and consumer research and analyzing resulting data to ensure optimized product acceptance and ongoing product quality.
The job scope covers all aspects of sensory science, experimental design, and consumer insight from a product focused perspective. 3 years experience

Key projects:

Build and support consumer panels
Designing and supporting research for internal testing and logistics for external testing
Supporting the overall team on major project initiatives
Purpose of this team: Global Brand, building and supporting consumer panels
Reason for the request: Supplement Additional Workload
Motivators for this need: Budget Restrictions
Typical Day in the Role
Possibility for Extension or conversion: Possible based on business need

Daily Responsibilities:

Organization of all tests and ensure personnel resources are available to execute a test
Efficiently execute an internal test in a scientific manor
Organize and conduct Shelf-life testing
Able to learn variety of new product testing and data analysis software.
Proficient in statistical analysis and interpretation of traditional sensory data (and/or capable of quickly learning statistical Methodology
Understand discrimination, descriptive, and affective sensory tests - when, why, and how to use various methods
Strong knowledge of questionnaire development to understand consumer behavior
Be able to train technicians on product preparation and test execution
Analysis of sensory data and write clear and understandable technical reports documenting sensory test results with actionable recommendations
Develop, expand, and maintain databases of panelists and sensory data
Maintain PG lab stock supplies, organization and cleanliness
Support the manger and senior analyst in test design and completion
Support Sensory Evaluator training program at Starbucks Enterprise plants/ co-man/ suppliers and at the SSC by working with sensory team members
Assist in developing tools and documentation for training materials
Assist in development of specific descriptor list for a given category working with Starbucks cross-functional teams
Monitoring panel performance
Train panelists on references for global lexicon and/or descriptive analysis panels
Support of creating and maintaining documentation
Collaborate with GSC Quality Operations to implement appropriate documents for training materials
Accurately format documents using advanced tools in MS Word and Excel
Build and maintain relationships with assigned Joint Venture partners, internal support functions and professional associations
Streamline and maintain file/document management system
Manage administrative aspects of multiple simultaneous projects at various stages of execution in a fast-paced environment
Actively seek opportunities to increase individual and group efficiency by creatively identifying, developing, and implementing systems that reduce recruiting, testing, and/or reporting time for standard tests.

Interaction level with team:

Highly collaborative

Technology requirements:

Microsoft Suite

Degree or certifications required:

BS in Food Science/Sensory, Statistics or related discipline required (undergraduate degree)

Years experience

3+ years

Required background & Skills:

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Product development/QA in the food industry
Consumer panel management exp
Strong organizational skills
Comfortable working in a lab space
Must be comfortable with data

Nice-to-Haves:

Exp with sensory software (Compusense, Red Jade)
Corporate experience in a similar role
Experience with research design

Sensory & Product Insights Analyst

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