Sensory Panel leader/technician position available in Prof Joanne Hort’s Feast Lab, Massey University, New Zealand www.massey.ac.nz/feast. Full time Position.
We seek a personable, enthusiastic, experienced and well-organised Sensory Panel Leader (Technician) to join the Food Experience and Sensory Testing (FEAST) team on a one year fixed term basis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zfTSSLjv5c
The post will mainly
be responsible for, setting up and running descriptive analysis of
dairy products alongside other sensory methodologies in addition to
occasional recruitment of panellists. Although dairy products will be
the main focus of the sensory work, the post will involve working with
other products and projects from time to time. The successful applicant
will also be expected to set up sensory software, analyse results and
write reports in conjunction with other Feast staff, as well as being
involved in data collection, other sensory and consumer commercial
projects as required. This fixed-term is a full-time position in the
first instance.
Applicants should have a minimum of a Diploma
in Applied Science and experience working with sensory and/or consumer
panels. A background and/or knowledge of hygiene procedures when
handling food is also key, as is knowledge of general protocols for
handling hazardous materials. The role will involve working for
industrial partners and clients.
Applicants should be
trustworthy, able to work independently and as part of a team, and be
capable of using their initiative. Excellent communication and
administrative skills are required as you will deal with our sensory
panel members, staff, students and visitors and will order consumables
and equipment.
See what we have been up to here
https://bit.ly/31ihtax. For further information on this position please
contact Prof Joanne Hort, j.hort@massey.ac.nz, who will be happy to
discuss the role in more detail.
Please note, only on-line applications received will be considered.
See http://tiny.cc/67rpez for job details.