About Us
We are a leading international sensory and consumer research company specializing in food, beverages, cosmetics, personal care, and other consumer products.
With 19 proprietary state-of-the-art facilities across various countries and a network of approved partners, we provide tailor-made solutions to deliver actionable guidelines for our clients' brands and products.
Job Description
We are seeking a Panel Manager/Coordinator to work onsite at our client's R&D facility in Cork, Ireland.
* Schedule all panels to ensure minimum turn-around time of sample results.
* Recruit, train, perform maintenance on, and manage panelists.
* Create project research plans including proposed methodologies.
* Sign off technician's reports and prepare complex data set/method reports.
* Collaborate with the client's sensory team on final interpretation/recommendation/report requirements.
* Cochain & develop panel leaders/technicians to advance and expand their capabilities.
* Implement new sensory methods (including training for technicians).
* Ensure adherence to our client's Quality Management System requirements.
* Maintain motivated panelists through performance feedback.
* Lead initiatives for efficiency and sustainability through participation in the Green Lab Certification process.
Candidate Profile
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in a Sensory-related study program.
* Deep knowledge of sensory approach and statistics applied to sensory.
* Strong organizational and project management skills.
* Confident communicator in English, both spoken and written.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and sensory software.
* Ability to work in a cross-functional and intercultural environment with multiple stakeholders.
* Open-minded, easy to connect, and creative mindset.
* Analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to adapt to changes in real-time and meet timelines.
* Agile mindset and problem-solving attitude.