Sensory Panel Leader at InsightAsia Research Group, Singapore

 

Sensory Research Scientist at Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association, Department of Consumer & Sensory Sciences, Chipping Campden, UK

  

Senior Sensory Scientist
in Germany

 

Consumer Science - Research Team Member at
CSIRO Human Nutrition, Adelaide, South Australia

 

Principal Scientist – Personal Care
in Wilmington (DE), USA or Zwijndrecht, NL

 

Fieldwork Project Manager - France and International
at ADRIANT, Nantes, France

 

Company: InsightAsia Research Group
Location: Singapore

 

InsightAsia Research Group is an established market research agency with offices in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Vietnam and The Philippines. SensoryInsight, the sensory research division of InsightAsia is expanding across Asia and is seeking an outstanding individual to be part of our dynamic team. We offer a challenging work environment and opportunities for career development. Currently, we are looking for a Sensory Panel Leader (Permanent Position)

Responsibilities:

• Recruit, Train and Lead Sensory Panels (across Asia)
• Organize and Conduct Discrimination and Descriptive Tests
• Conduct Panel Performance Analysis
• Conduct other Sensory Analysis (e.g. PCA, PLS)
• Conduct Sensory Consumer Research
• Data Analysis and Reporting of Sensory Consumer Research Data
• Business Development and Client Servicing

The successful candidate is responsible for recruitment, training and leading Sensory Panels. The person is supposed to help in setting up sensory testing facilities; and to prepare, plan and conduct discrimination and descriptive tests (sensory panel projects).

In addition, he/she has to train the panel, analyze panel performance and re-train panelists as and when necessary to maintain highest quality. Also he/she has to ensure smooth and timely project execution together with the Sensory Research Team.

The successful candidate is also involved in consumer research, product testing, data analysis, reporting and presentation.

 

Qualifications & Work Experience:

Sensory Scientist/Food Scientist or similar qualification with 5 years plus of ‘hands on’ experience in recruiting, training and maintaining a sensory panel, experiences in conducting various discrimination and descriptive projects using a sensory panel. The candidate also needs to be experienced in data analysis and panel performance analysis. Client-side experiences are preferable. 

Additional Skills:

• Team player, proactive, willing to learn, willing to work hard, and open to new challenges.
• Strong in client servicing
• Willing to travel as and when necessary.
• Benefits and Career Path:
  - Attractive remuneration package, including annual bonus.
  - A rewarding career with lots of independence
  - Excellent growth prospects
  - Regional exposure

 

Please e-mail your resume with a photograph to Dr Dieter Walz at

 dieter@insightasia.com

 www.insightasia.com/sensory.html

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Company: Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association, Department of Consumer & Sensory Sciences
Location: Chipping Campden, UK

 

CCFRA is the leading independent food research association in the UK, providing scientific and technical services to over 1700 client companies.

 

We now have an exciting opportunity for a researcher to join our experienced Sensory & Consumer Research team. This Section has an established and expanding research programme, with funding obtained from CCFRA members, the UK Government and the European Union.

 

Working on long-term research projects, we are looking for candidates who have a PhD, Masters or degree, preferably in food science or within the social sciences. Industrial experience in the field of sensory sciences and/or consumer research would be advantageous. Experience with statistics and/or data analysis would also be an asset.

 

The position is likely to appeal to a candidate who enjoys working on stimulating and innovative projects, where their communication, organisation and research skills are fully utilised.

 

For an application form and further details, please contact:
Human Resources Department
CCFRA, Chipping Campden, Glos. GL55 6LD, UK
Telephone: +44 (0) 1386 842091
Email address:       personnel@campden.co.uk
Web site address:  http://www.campden.co.uk

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Company: Confidential
Location: Germany

 

Function

Conduct Sensory and Consumer Research in support of product, packaging development, processing and quality initiatives for the product development teams for Western European launches. 

 

Scientist will work with the Innovation community to design and conduct appropriate research to advance knowledge of the product and meet the business objectives.

 

Specifically the scientist will determine appropriate research methodologies, coordinate tests, analyze and interpret experimental data and provide technical recommendations, reporting results orally and in written documentation.

 

Accountabilities:

1. Collaborate as a full team member on the Product and Technical Development teams supporting Western Europe.
2. Design consumer research studies, with particular emphasis on matching proposed research to project and corporate objectives.
3. Coordinate studies, including screener and questionnaire development, sample rotation plans, fieldwork supplier management, data analysis.
4. Create and present accurate, impactful, and actionable reports to internal corporate clients.  Assist management in drawing conclusions and making recommendations.
5. Develop/adapt novel consumer research techniques that add greater depth, breadth, and speed to the company’s product development process.
6. Work cooperatively with other functional groups, especially, Marketing Research, Marketing, and Quality to achieve business objectives.
7. Identifies and creates opportunities for sharing relevant knowledge and information between groups.
8. Demonstrated and broadly recognized for key influence management skills.
9. The scientist will help organization thinking process to be switched from intuitive to data-driven – reducing development time and cost, while improving success rate.
10. The scientist acts as a critical partner challenging the continuous improvement and local implementation of research methods developed at the GIC as well as external sources (suppliers, universities, marketing research agencies, etc.).
11. The scientist must develop and maintain key internal and external relationships to identify, exchange and apply consumer insights ideas.  This position will have international contacts with other business units worldwide.

 

 

Knowledge & Experience:

Essential:

• Proven ability to design and coordinate consumer research for new packaged goods, preferably food or beverages
• Working knowledge and Application of MV statistics (perceptual mapping, drivers of liking); Champions the use of Experimental Designs
• Excellent written and oral communication and teamwork skills.  Ability to share and explain technical information to individuals with a wide range of backgrounds
• Influences and Manages Research Programs

 

Preferred:

• General understanding of market-research techniques and tools, including qualitative research techniques, habits/usage/attitudinal assessment, concept testing, and test market strategies.
• General understanding of sensory research techniques, with emphasis on uses and applicability to the product development environment
• General understanding of advanced statistical analysis, especially design of experiments and multivariate techniques
• Active participation  in professional organizations
• Educate Partners in subject matter through Corporate Training Programs and/or develop learning tools (internal research reviews).

 

Education:

• Degree (preferred:  Master’s degree or higher) in either a behavioral science, applied statistics, or food science
• Track record in a related field (education and experience combined BS+4  years of experience, MS+2 years of experience or PhD + 1 year of experience )

 

CONTACT  INFORMATION:

 

Cathy A. Norris, CPC
Norris Agency
6509 Laurel Valley Road
Dallas, TX  75248 USA
 headhunt@norrisagency.com

1-972-701-0110 Office
1-214-676-9850 Cell
1-888-327-7971 (Toll Free U.S.)

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Company: CSIRO Human Nutrition,
Location: Adelaide, South Australia

 

$65K - $72K plus Superannuation
Reference Number: 2008/55

 

Understanding drivers of wine preference and quality

The Australian wine industry has been very successful however in order to stay competitive it needs to understand why it is so good. A researcher is required to understand what drives consumer choices for wines.

 

CSIRO Human Nutrition is offering an exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary research team of psychologists; consumer scientists and sensory scientists using facilities in Adelaide and Sydney for running consumer panel testing and food and beverage preparation. Additional expertise is now needed to assist in research on predictors of perceived quality and preference for Australian wine. The project assists in meeting Food Futures National Research Flagship Project goals and contributes to enhancing CSIRO's capability to understand consumer behaviour and decision making in respect to food and beverage choice.

 

An enthusiasm and willingness to develop in this innovative field is required, with tertiary qualifications in social psychology, consumer science or quantitative market research expected. An aptitude of multivariate statistics is also essential. This position may be offered as a Post-Doctoral Fellowship to the right person who has a PhD in a relevant field conferred within the last 3 years.

 

This position is offered for a 3 year term.

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

 

For selection documentation and details on how to apply visit  www.csiro.au/careers or call 1300 301 509

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Company name: ADRIANT
Location: Nantes, France 

 

Our company has gained reputation in the field of Market Research especially consumer tests and sensory evaluation.
In order to complete our team, we are looking for a Fieldwork Project Manager - France and International - Permanent contract

 

MISSIONS AND RESPONSABILITIES

Management of the fieldwork with our subcontractors in France and abroad

• Writing the briefs/ conditions of contract for the attention of subcontractors
• Reviewing the budgets received from subcontractors, checking the compliance of their proposition with our conditions of contract and specifications
• Organizing the researches with subcontractors, solving logistical problems
• Following up the studies in France and abroad, and the relative trips
• Receiving and controlling the data
• Following up the invoices of subcontractors

 

PROFILE

• Education in Marketing, Engineer, Master degree or 3-year level university degree
• Experience in Project management related to Market research
• Know-how and experience in quantitative studies
• Good written and oral French and English skills are required for this position
• Know-how in sensory evaluation valued
• Detail-oriented, autonomous
• People’s person

 

Please send your CV, cover letter and salary requirements with the reference:
CE 0108 to the attention of 
 Véronique LEPRINCE

 

ADRIANT
Rue Pierre Adophe Bobierre
BP 62303
44323 Nantes cedex 3
FRANCE

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