Associate Scientist Sensory

McCormick Canada continues its long track record of growth and is a respected leader in the spice, seasoning, flavouring and specialty food industry.  Our consumer products division serves retail grocery customers and emerging channels with Club House, Billy Bee and McCormick products, while our Custom Flavour Solutions division serves food service distributors and other respected food manufacturers across Canada.  McCormick Canada is part of the world leader in spice and seasonings, McCormick & Company Inc.

The Power of People is one of our five pillars.  It has been the foundation for McCormick's success for decades.  There is something inspiring about working at McCormick.  We have created an unusually dedicated workforce by fostering a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.  Without our employees, our success is not possible.  Our commitment to our customers, our consumers and our employees is unsurpassed. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

This Associate Sensory Scientist will be responsible for conducting all aspects of sensory testing to provide product insights to both our internal and external customers. Communicates regularly with Corporate Sensory to ensure use of sensory resources and consistent use of methods. This position interacts with internal customers on a daily basis

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizes, designs, conducts, reports on, and interprets sensory evaluations which consist of analyses of taste, odor, appearance, and texture of food products using consumers or inexperienced, experienced, and/or trained panelists.         
• Provides technical assistance in the field of sensory evaluation to McCormick units and their customers worldwide and to other outside companies.        
• Responsible to manage the day-to-day sensory activities including lab support during sensory panels       
• Responsible for staying current with literature and information about sensory evaluation   
• Attend business related meetings for assigned teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc in Food Science / Nutrition / Sensory / Other Science
• 1-3 years’ experience in Laboratory or Commercial Food Preparation role.  
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing extremely well.
• Organization skills critical to plan and organize sensory tests
• Leadership skills - critical to manage projects and be sensory contact for internal /external customers
• Communication Skills - Excellent Technical Writer 
• Computer Skills - Efficient in computer software such as Microsoft office outlook, word, excel, powerpoint, and adaptable to learning new software programs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Sensory coursework preferred
• Composes software experience
• Practical knowledge of sensory methodologies and their applications a plus. 

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Throughout the selection process, accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.  Please notify H.R. if required.

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