Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

job summary:

As a trusted staffing and recruitment partner, we are committed to connecting you with the perfect opportunity at a global leader in nutrition, health, and wellness. Leveraging our extensive network, we provide access to top-tier roles that allow you to grow and make a meaningful impact in the food and beverage industry. This company is dedicated to innovation and sustainability, investing in cutting-edge research and development to create products that enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. With a strong legacy of excellence and a mission to improve lives worldwide, they offer a dynamic environment where your contributions will drive real change. If you're seeking a rewarding career that makes a difference, let us help you take the next step!

location: Marysville, Ohio
job type: Contract
salary: $17 - 18 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: High School

responsibilities:

Summary

Join our dynamic Food Sensory Lab team as a Sensory Technician, where you will be the cornerstone of our product evaluation and research process. This entry-level role is perfect for a detail-oriented, service-focused individual eager to gain hands-on experience in the fascinating intersection of food science and consumer perception. You will be responsible for the flawless execution of sensory studies, from meticulous sample preparation to precise data reporting, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency in our onsite lab environment. Your work will directly support the development of groundbreaking food and beverage products.

Responsibilities

• Study Execution & Administration: Administer daily sensory studies and internal training sessions according to established protocols, which includes setting up testing rooms, accurately labeling samples, preparing, and serving food and beverage samples.
• Lab Maintenance & Safety: Maintain a safe, clean, and highly organized work environment, including diligent documentation of samples, restocking of critical supplies, performing routine sanitation, and ensuring equipment is regularly cleaned and calibrated.
• Data Processing & Reporting: Execute the analysis and reporting of results for small-scale, routine sensory studies, including setting up and utilizing sensory software and Microsoft Excel for automated data collection and clear output generation.
• Team Collaboration: Interact effectively with the Sensory Team to plan resource allocation and manage study logistics, promptly communicating any issues or roadblocks for quick resolution.
• General Support: Proactively support overall sensory team goals, special projects, and activities as needed to ensure the department's continued success.

qualifications:

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Technology Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency with standard computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic foundational math skills, including the ability to accurately work with percentages, conversions, and ratios.

Essential Competencies:

• Strong service and detail orientation with a commitment to high-quality execution.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and demonstrate proactive initiative.
• Flexible, curious, and eager to learn new procedures and techniques.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Specific Lab Requirements:

• Must be a non-smoker (critical for maintaining a neutral sensory environment).
• Willingness to work around and handle potential food allergens, primarily dairy, soy, tree nuts, and gluten.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior hands-on experience in a scientific laboratory setting.
• Professional experience in food or coffee preparation/handling.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Worldwide, Flexible hours,

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