Food Sensory & Product Insights Analyst

Description

Conducting product and consumer research and analyzing resulting data to ensure optimized product acceptance and ongoing product quality. The job scope covers all aspects of sensory science, experimental design, and consumer insight from a product focused perspective.

• Build and support consumer panels

Data analysis, Lab environment, Food science, Consumer research, Microsoft office suite, Data

Data analysis, Lab environment, Food science, Consumer research

Daily Responsibilities:

• Organization of all tests and ensure personnel resources are available to execute a test
• Efficiently execute an internal test in a scientific manor
• Organize and conduct Shelf-life testing
• Able to learn variety of new product testing and data analysis software.
• Proficient in statistical analysis and interpretation of traditional sensory data (and/or capable of quickly learning statistical methodology).
• Understand discrimination, descriptive, and affective sensory tests – when, why, and how to use various methods.
• Strong knowledge of questionnaire development to understand consumer behavior
• Be able to train technicians on product preparation and test execution
• Analysis of sensory data and write clear and understandable technical reports documenting sensory test results with actionable recommendations.
• Develop, expand, and maintain databases of panelists and sensory data.
• Maintain PG lab stock supplies, organization and cleanliness
• Support the manger and senior analyst in test design and completion
• Support Sensory Evaluator training program at Starbucks Enterprise plants/co-man/suppliers and at the SSC by working with sensory team members to:
  • Assist in developing tools and documentation for training materials.
  • Assist in development of specific descriptor list for a given category working with Starbucks cross functional teams.
  • Monitoring panel performance.
  • Train panelists on references for global lexicon and/or descriptive analysis panels.
  • Support of creating and maintaining documentation
  • Collaborate with GSC Quality Operations to implement appropriate documents for training materials.
• Accurately format documents using advanced tools in MS Word and Excel
• Build and maintain relationships with assigned Joint Venture partners, internal support functions and professional associations.
• Streamline and maintain file/document management system.
• Manage administrative aspects of multiple simultaneous projects

Entry Level

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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