Trained Sensory Panelist

Sensation Research Company Overview:


Sensation Research is a custom Sensory and Consumer research company. We specialize in Product Development guidance for foods, beverages, alcoholic beverages and spirits, pet care, OTC pharmaceuticals, skin care, personal care, household care, flavors and fragrances.  
We evaluate human perception of products using a full array of standardized and innovative qualitative & quantitative techniques including Descriptive Analysis, Discrimination Testing, Time Intensity and Consumer Testing. Sensation Research has been providing valuable data-based insights to its clients since 2009. Many of our trained sensory panelists have been with the company for more than 10 years. Our team has extensive experience in guiding consumer product companies through sensory science and consumer research. Data from our research is used to drive product changes, enhancements, and provide support to advertising claims.

Job Overview:
Are you a foodie looking for extra income? Do you love cooking or trying new foods and beverages? Do you think about the soaps and sprays you use around the house and how they smell or how well they work? If so, we have a job for you!

We are a sensory company that tests products. All types of products! If you have a good sense of smell/taste and like to work in a team, we would love for you to join our team of product experts!

Sensory Panelist Job Description:

• Taste, touch, smell and visually evaluate food, beverages, household and skin care products after being trained to characterize products based on their sensory properties.
• Participate in group product evaluations to measure attributes to help our clients make formulation decisions and understand competitive products.
• If selected, you will join a group working during the day, typically 3-6 hours a day, often for 4 days a week. Panels generally start at 9 or 9:30 AM. The schedule varies from week to week.
• Scheduling flexibility is based on our client’s needs.

Job Qualifications:
Sensory sensitivity varies greatly from person to person. A Palate Sensitivity Screening will be offered at our Mason, Ohio facility to determine if a person has the aptitude to taste, smell and evaluate products in a detailed manner. Panelists who meet the sensory acuity criteria will be trained to work with our experienced team.

Ideal Candidate Abilities:

• Palate sensitivity as determined by evaluation
• Accommodate a variety of sensory experiences
• Work well in a collaborative environment
• Learn and refine sensory skills through training and feedback
• Contribute to panel discussions in a group setting
• Communicate data both verbally and in writing
• Consistently keep scheduled commitments
• Attend to details
• Perform basic data entry

Job Perks:

• Time-off flexibility - we offer project driven work scheduling, varying from 1 day to several weeks
• No nights or weekends
• No experience necessary
• On the job training by our experienced panel leaders and co-workers
• Sensation Research is looking for multiple sensory panelists to keep up the growing business
• Part-time, long-term position, 1099
• Starting - $17/hour
• Experienced Panelists will be paid commiserate with their experience.