Sensory Analyst - Harrismith at Nestle

Main Purpose

• The Sensory Analyst assists the Sensory & Consumer Feedback Specialist with the activities in the sensory Laboratory (managing and training panels, analyzing results, managing facilities & supporting inline laboratory).

A day in the life of a Sensory Analyst

Quality System:

• Define and update the specific sensory procedures, instructions and tools.
• Acts as super-user for BPM in the market; train users and support the roll-out.            

Analytical methods and tests:

• Proficiency in carrying out the sensory tests according to standard procedures and work instructions.
• Responsible for the quality control plan of the equipment under their responsibility including calibration.
• Responsilbe for interpreting results and for reproducibility and repeatability of analyses
• Initiate and drive RCA related to sensory deviation                          

Results reporting:

• Timely reporting of consolidated results and trends to the functions concerned (sensory results, panel performance, consumer complaints)
• Timely management of keeping quality and reporting results                                  

Quality mastership:

• Perform analyses and tests as defined
• Perform training of panelists in performing the tasting procedures.
   

What will make you successful?

• Bachelor's degree/Diploma or equivalent in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food technology or other related fields)
• 1 year experience in equivalent role