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Sensory Technician

Hoffman Estates, IL, US  
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Job ID 4738 Date posted 08/22/2024 Category Research and Development

Who are we? Customer-focused experts. Entrepreneurial thinkers. Creative collaborators. Headquartered in the United States, Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Our Research and Development teams shape the future by developing and applying specialized systems, ingredients, and proprietary technologies that bring to life our customers’ food, personal care, and pharmaceutical products.

Who are you? A big thinker who knows how to get results. Every day in Research and Development will bring a new opportunity to put your curiosity and knowledge to use.

Join our Innovation team, and you will use your scientific and technological investigation skills to develop state-of-the-art ingredients and revolutionary formulations and technologies. You will be part of a global network of Sensient scientists who make original contributions to new product developments around the world.

Join our Applications Team, and you will partner with our customers in our labs and at their facilities to achieve their vision, solve their challenges, and bring innovative products to market. You will work face to face with customers large and small, from multinationals with the world’s best-known brands, to cutting-edge startups.

Whether in Innovation or Applications, you will grow personally and professionally while doing exciting international work as part of our winning culture.

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Level: Entry, Mid, Senior
  • Travel : Depends on Role
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We are looking for Applications and Innovation team members who are:

  • Results-focused
  • Collaborative
  • Skilled communicators
  • Analytically rigorous
  • Detail-oriented
  • Intensely curious

Your journey

career path

  • Lab Technician
  • Application Scientist (multiple levels)
  • Technical Service Manager (multiple levels)
  • Technical Director
  • Senior Technical Director or
  • Innovation Intern
  • Innovation Associate (multiple levels)
  • Innovation Scientist (multiple levels)
  • Innovations Manager

cultural points

The Sensient Six are the core values that drive us in our mission.

  • Entrepreneurial
  • Customer focused
  • Develop self and others
  • Collaborative
  • Results driven
  • Know your job
My job gives me the unique opportunity to develop products that I feel passionate about. Being part of an international team, with access to so much know-how and the most innovative technologies, encourages me every day to do my best and to drive innovation.
Lisa Innovation Manager, Germany

Sensory Technician

Hoffman Estates, IL, US  
Job ID 4738 Date posted August 21, 2024 Job Category Research and Development

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you. 

In this role as a Sensory Technician, you will assist in execution of sensory panels under the direction of Sensory Manager and Sensory Scientist.  You will be responsible for panel preparation, execution, and clean up, as well as other sensory panel related administrative duties. 

What you will do: 

  • Work under direct supervision of Sensory Manager to assist Sensory Team in execution of sensory tests including Descriptive Analysis, Discrimination Test, and Affective Tests in support of business objectives.   
  • Be responsible for panel set-up, clean-up, including labeling cups, preparing references and samples, setting up panel room, serving, and cleaning panel areas and equipment. 
  • Maintain the upkeep of the sensory laboratory, preparatory and booth areas.  Assist with restocking of laboratory and panel supplies. 
  • Maintain safe, clean, and orderly work area following the company’s prescribed safety procedures and general GLP’s. 
  • Assist in development of sample prep procedures. 
  • Assist with team tastings and sensory trainings.  Participation in product evaluations. 
  • Assist with sample handing.  Receive and unpack samples and ensure proper storage. 
  • Work and interact with other members of the team, internal customers, as well as internal and external panelists. 
  • Perform other related duties, which are reasonable within the scope of this description. 

What you will bring: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in science and food science with basic industry knowledge. 
  • Prior laboratory experience in sensory lab or consumer testing center a plus.
  • Applies GLP in all areas of responsibilities.  
  • Be precise and accurate in conducting sensory evaluation.  
  • Detailed oriented with good organizational skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and adapt to rapidly changing priorities. 
  • Be a Non-Smoker.
  • Willingness to taste everything.  Absence of any serious food/fragrance allergies preferred. 
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 

What you will get:

  • Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week 
  • An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities 
  • A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond 

SPONSORSHP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.  Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.


As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package.  For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com.

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