Sensory Lab Technician

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Sensory Lab Technician in 5707 Waterford District Dr, Miami, FL 33126 USA. Your mission will be to prepare samples for processing and maintain documentation to facilitate analysis procedures.

• Prepare samples using good overall lab practices and document each step, and ensure the testing area is sanitized after each set of samples.
• Set up the evaluation room for testing, which includes delivery and pickup of individual samples, basic daily cleanup, overall general knowledge, and expected behavior when exposed to external panelists.
• Track samples as they move through testing, ensuring communication with other groups about sample arrivals, sensory test schedules, and samples still needed to complete sensory sessions.
• Evaluate samples for expiration dates and proper and safe handling practices.
• Follow master preparation documentation, methods, and standard operating procedures and ensure documentation as required.
• Document training to meet quality systems and ask questions of supervisor to gain additional knowledge as it pertains to methods and processes within Sensory.
• Report all errors to Supervisor and assist in investigation for sensory non-conformances.
• Enter and review information as needed into the Sensory Information Management System (SIMS), stop test, look up samples, etc.
• Share information with clients, coworkers, supervisor and managers in a professional and courteous manner and ensure appropriate interaction with external panelists and potential participants.
• Share any supply needs to ensure stock is available and testing proceeds without interruption.
• Perform housekeeping tasks, update documents, sign off and place in binder for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly records, ensuring work is completed, documented, signed and given to appropriate personnel.
• Support corporate quality and continuous improvement processes (TQM).
• Perform other related duties as needed.

• The incumbent has occasional contact with personnel outside the immediate working unit.

• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Problem solving, organizational, and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.

• Basic knowledge of Sensory to accurately perform testing procedures and obtain accurate results.
• General knowledge of basic preparation practices and documentation of practices to provide accurate records to clients.
• Understanding of sensory tests relative to general workflow, batch, and kitchen sheets, and ability to read documents to perform tasks within the department.
• Basic bench skills understanding the importance of measurements and overall good lab practices to uphold the integrity of testing performed.
• Planning skills to maintain supplies of analysis materials and ensure analysis is completed within specified time.
• Testing procedures require precise measurements to avoid problems; faulty procedures or improper sample preparation can cause issues.
• Samples must be prepared according to client testing requirements; testing may need to be repeated if not appropriately prepared.
• Identify the source of the problem to determine the method of solution.
• Follow standard procedures and established guidelines for solving testing problems.

• Basic knowledge of personal computers to accurately enter testing data and results.
• General knowledge of the Sensory Information Management System required to process and record client testing data.
• Familiarity with preparation tools and utensils commonly used in prep kitchen.
• General knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and policies to ensure a safe working environment.

• Works in a kitchen or office setting with proper lighting and temperature control; occasional exposure to heat from ovens will occur when in the kitchen.
• Safety equipment such as gloves and laboratory coat may need to be worn depending on the process.
• Continuous lifting of materials weighing between 10–50 pounds may be required during transport of client samples.
• Extended time spent in a standing position.

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