Sensory Technician

Title: Sensory Technician

Location: Arlington, VA

Company: Fortune 100 Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Initial term: 6 months (position expected to run longer)

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Support sensory lab operations including panel training preparation, test execution, and upkeep of lab materials and equipment.

• Design and execute sensory studies and internal trainings according to plan; set up testing rooms, label cups, prepare and serve samples, clean up
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area; document samples, retrieve and stock supplies, perform routine cleaning tasks
• Analyze and report results of small-scale routine sensory studies; set up and auto-report data collected via sensory software and Excel
• Interact effectively with sensory team in planning of resources
• Support sensory team goals and activities

• Education:
  
  BS Graduate / High School
• Basic math skills: percentages, conversions
• Desirable: experience in scientific lab or food preparation

• Available 40 hours per week, particularly 8am-4pm
• Must be a non-smoker
• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Service and detail oriented
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Flexible and curious
• $29.00 per hour + Overtime
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance