Job Description

Job Title: Senior Sensory Technician
Location: Ascent, Singapore

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead the external sensory panel session. Liaise with the key stakeholder to understand the background of each project and proceed with the adapted sensory evaluation protocol
• Monitor the performance of the external panel and plan ongoing training as well as targeted training sessions according to performance monitoring results
• Liaise with an external agency for recruitment, training of new external panelists and administrative tasks such as payroll
• Organize and prepare sensory tests with the internal panel to support regional business and global innovation projects including session planning, sample preparation, data collection & analysis, panelist performance monitoring and report communication
• Manage sensory requests from the region from briefs to results delivery, liaising with stakeholders and presenting statistics results in an intelligible way
• Manage optimum operation of sensory testing facilities, inventory maintenance, in-house databases, statistical software, proactive in any suggested solution to simplify the daily tasks requested in a sensory laboratory

You bring:

• Bachelor Degree in either one of the disciplines: Sensory Science, Food Science, Market Research, Consumer Behavior, Statistics
• Familiar with statistical treatment & data interpretation, preferably with FIZZ, XLSTAT, SensoMiner \xe2\x80\x9cR\xe2\x80\x9d software as well as MS Office Skills (Excel, Power point, Words)
• Possesses trained sensory taste acuity, good interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork spirit and independency in project management
• Min. 3-5 years of experience in a similar role or as trained panel leader from related industry
• Prior experience in leading sensory trained/expert or external consumer panels & interacting with market agencies
• Expertise in a broad range of sensory/ consumer techniques and appropriate statistical knowledge
• Fluent in English/Chinese with no restrictions or allergy towards food, flavor, chemical items

We bring

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things

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Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there\xe2\x80\x99s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant\'s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world\xe2\x80\x99s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than \xe2\x82\xac12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life\xe2\x84\xa2 every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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