PX Associate Researcher I
International Flavors & Fragrances
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support PX Researcher II
- Leverage Best Practice and follow Global SOP
- Manage cross functional stakeholders effectively.
- Preparations for panel sessions and internal tests: labeling, pouring/weighting samples, collecting reference materials, printing necessary documentation.
- Maintenance of the sensory facility: keeping clean workspaces, keeping track of stock (glassware, products etc.), grocery shopping.
- Recruitment of participants for internal tests.
- Support PX researchers in project management: lead sensory and/or consumer activities following internally defined quality standards with supervision; invite C&D to participate to the session when relevant.
- Recruitment of the new panelists for the ongoing the trained external panel when needed.
- Designing and conducting discriminative and descriptive sensory tests; generating sensory data through effective use of discriminative and descriptive sensory method.
- Leading the trained external panel sessions, initiating the discussions on descriptive sensory attributes.
- Evaluate panel performances on each project and manage long term panel performance database (with clear action plan every year to improve performance). Organize regular panel performance feedbacks on projects.
- Acknowledge and analyze data using statistical models; translate raw data into insights and actionable recommendations that support the development and design of products.
- Updating administrative databases using pre-defined templates.
- Strong presentation skills, with Very good communication skills and ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
- Bachelor in food science, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Psychology, or related science background with knowledge in Sensory Techniques, and Statistical Analysis applied to Sensory research.
- Learning agility and drive for results, creativity, attention to detail and problem solving,
- At ease with Microsoft Office environment, especially XL, Power Point and Word.
- Working knowledge with Fizz and/or Compusense is an advantage.
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Customer Focus
- Drive for results.
- Work management