Sensory Specialist in Melbourne

Opportunity to grow your career with Kraft Heinz! This is a part time contract position until the end of 2026.

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries.

Key Position Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To:

• Plan and execute sensory studies for assigned projects, including descriptive analysis, product evaluation, and other fit-for-purpose sensory methodologies.
• Lead sensory panels for assigned workstreams, including session planning, setup, facilitation, and adherence to agreed protocols.
• Partner with brand, R&D, and cross-functional stakeholders to clarify business questions, define success criteria, and align sensory approaches to project needs.
• Analyze and interpret sensory data, identify implications, and translate results into clear recommendations for project teams.
• Prepare study outputs, including summaries, tables, charts, and presentations, in a way that supports decision-making.
• Monitor panel and data quality using appropriate statistical and quality-control approaches, and implement corrective actions where needed.
• Coordinate project timelines, testing schedules, and study logistics to ensure high-quality delivery across multiple concurrent projects.
• Work effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure clarity on objectives, timelines, and deliverables.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience in sensory science, sensory research, or closely related consumer insights work.
• Experience designing and executing sensory studies and leading trained panel activity.
• Experience in sensory data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of sensory science principles and sensory methodologies.
• Strong analytical capability, including interpretation of sensory data and translation into recommendations.
• Project management capability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to agreed timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present insights clearly and credibly.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data quality, protocol compliance, and accurate documentation.
• Proficiency in productivity and collaboration tools such as MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to work successfully within a multi-disciplinary environment and contribute positively in a team setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Food Science, Chemistry or Psychology, preferably having majored in Sensory and Consumer Science.

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