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Looking to grow and develop your career and skills in Sensory Research? Then this may be the opportunity you are looking for... We're searching for a part-time Sensory Panel Assistant to build their career here at MMR Research Worldwide!

As the world leading sensory partner, MMR Research Worldwide helps clients create extraordinary product experiences globally! We have big plans for our US operation, and were looking for a proactive and ambitious individual to join our growing sensory team as a part-time Sensory Panel Assistant, based on-site at our clients sensory facilities in Warren, New Jersey.

MMR is an independent, global consumer and sensory research agency specializing in food, drink, personal and household care research. We are industry leaders, guiding best in class innovation for our clients partnering with over 50% of the top 100 global food and drink brands. The chances are the last time you went to the supermarket, you bought something that weve influenced on its way to the shelves.

Our team of over 600 highly engaged, multi-disciplined employees are primarily dynamic research professionals, sensory experts and data scientists. Were a diverse bunch, with backgrounds in R&D, insight, marketing, sensory science, data sciences and psychology. We also boast a true global reach with offices in the US, UK, The Netherlands, China, Singapore, India, Thailand, South Africa, Colombia and Brazil.

We are a people first company that prides itself on collaboration, honesty and mutual trust. A company who obtained some fantastic feedback for company engagement and team spirit in a recent employee study with 80% of employees stating theyre happy and proud to work for MMR.

The Sensory Panel Assistant reports to the Sensory Panel Leader, assisting them to ensure that sensory projects run smoothly by managing all activities related to the sensory panels sessions, including preparing and serving products.

This is a fixed-term contract (through December 2023), with the possibility of an extension, based on performance.

Requirements

The role involves:

• Assist Sensory Panel Leaders in managing sensory projects, including participate in experiment design, preparation, process, and wrap-up/communication
• Research, source, inventory, prepare and manage products and sensory references for sensory panel sessions
• Assist in administrative duties related to the sensory panel (e.g. timesheets, scheduling, updating databases, coordinating with panelists and contractors)
• Program and run sensory software (Compusense) for sensory project data collection training will be provided
• Ensure that sensory panel working areas, and all materials and equipment are prepared appropriately for each session and cleaned after
• Monitor stock to determine needed supplies/products, placing orders, and verifying receipt of supplies/products
• Ensure that all activities carried out comply with basic hygiene standards training provided if required
• Occasionally run panel sessions to cover for illness/absences of the panel leader
• Prepare testing materials and screening supplies for recruitment

You will need to be organized with strong time management skills as you will work on a variety of projects at the same time.

You will have:

• Ownership and accountability
• Self-management and flexibility to adapt to priority changes
• Leadership and good communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with colleagues
• Logical and analytical mind

• Proactivity and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Great attention to detail should be able to check own work and others work for inconsistencies and take the necessary action to rectify any errors/problems
• Natural passion for seeking out the most effective and efficient ways of working and being prepared to speak up about your ideas

• Computer literate, with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Training will be given in the relevant software packages
• An aptitude for food preparation with limited supervision needed

• Hands-on experience in Laboratory or Food Service environment is ideal; in a sensory lab is a plus

• Ability to be on your feet for pro-longed periods of time and able to lift heavy items (up to 20lb) when required

Benefits

MMR Research Worldwide is an Equal Opportunities Employer.