Sensory Specialist

The Kraft Heinz Company
Australia
Part timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Analytical thinking","Attention to detail","Project management","Teamwork"]

Plan and execute sensory studies for assigned projects, including descriptive analysis and product evaluation. Lead trained sensory panels, ensure protocol compliance, and coordinate study logistics across multiple concurrent workstreams. Partner with brand, R&D, and cross-functional teams to define success criteria and align sensory approaches. Analyze and interpret sensory data, translate findings into clear recommendations, and prepare study outputs that support decision-making.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company
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Sensory Specialist

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Job Summary

Plan and execute sensory studies for assigned projects, including descriptive analysis and product evaluation. Lead trained sensory panels, ensure protocol compliance, and coordinate study logistics across multiple concurrent workstreams. Partner with brand, R&D, and cross-functional teams to define success criteria and align sensory approaches. Analyze and interpret sensory data, translate findings into clear recommendations, and prepare study outputs that support decision-making.
Location: Australia
Employment Type: Part time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Plan and execute sensory studies, including descriptive analysis and product evaluation using appropriate sensory methodologies.
  • •Lead sensory panels with session planning, setup, facilitation, and protocol adherence.
  • •Partner with brand, R&D, and cross-functional stakeholders to clarify business questions and align sensory approaches.
  • •Analyze and interpret sensory data, identify implications, and translate results into recommendations.
  • •Prepare study outputs (summaries, tables, charts, and presentations) and monitor panel/data quality with corrective actions as needed.

Key Requirements

  • •Experience in sensory science, sensory research, or closely related consumer insights work.
  • •Designing and executing sensory studies and leading trained sensory panel activities.
  • •Experience analyzing, interpreting, and reporting sensory data.
  • •Strong understanding of sensory science principles and sensory methodologies.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Food Science, Chemistry, Psychology), preferably with Sensory and Consumer Science focus.
Experience:Consumer insightsSensory researchSensory science
Education:Bachelor's in Food Science, Chemistry, Psychology (preferably Sensory and Consumer Science)
Skills:CommunicationAnalytical thinkingAttention to detailProject managementTeamwork
Tech Stack:MS OfficePowerPointExcel

Company Brief

The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is a global food and beverage company producing iconic packaged foods and condiments across categories like cheese, meals, condiments, and beverages, serving retail, foodservice, and consumer markets worldwide.
Industry: Food & Beverage
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 2015
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