Sensory Lab Technician

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 32 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

Miami
Regular (US Only)

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 32 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment,
join us!

We are looking for a Sensory Lab Technician in 5707 Waterford District Dr, Miami, FL 33126 USA. Your mission will be to:

The incumbent prepares sample for processing and maintains documentation of process to facilitate analysis procedures.

• Prepare Samples using good overall lab practices and document each step and ensure testing area sanitized after each set of samples,
• Set up 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 are moved through testing. Ensure communication with other groups regarding sample arrivals as well as 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; assist in investigation for sensory non-conformances.
• Enter and review information as needed into 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 as needed to ensure stock is available and testing proceeds without interruption.
• Perform housekeeping tasks and update document, sign off and place in binder for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly records. Ensure work is completed, documented, signed and given to appropriate personnel.
• Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process (TQM).
• Perform other related duties as needed.

• The incumbent has occasional contact with the 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

• Must have a basic knowledge of Sensory to accurately perform testing procedures and obtain accurate results.
• General knowledge of basic preparation practices as well as documentation of practices is necessary to provide accurate records to clients.
• Incumbent must understand sensory tests relative to general workflow, batch and kitchen sheets and be able to read any of the documents to perform tasks within the department.
• Basic bench skills understanding the importance of measurements and overall good lab practices is necessary to uphold the integrity of the testing performed.
• Planning skills are useful to maintain supplies of analysis materials and ensure analysis is completed within specified time.
• Testing procedures require precise measurements to be made to avoid problems. Problems can result from faulty testing procedures or improper preparation of the sample.
• The samples need to be prepared according to client testing requirements and may require testing to be repeated if not appropriately…