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Job Summary: We are seeking a professional to work in the Sensory and Consumer Evaluation area, conducting discriminative, descriptive, and consumer tests while ensuring data quality and operating under sustainability and safety objectives. Key Highlights: 1. Collaboration with SCI teams on flavor and fragrance development. 2. Implementation of sensory and consumer methodologies. 3. Professional development within a global industry leader. **About Us** Symrise is a global supplier of flavors and fragrances, active ingredients and cosmetic bases, and functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume and cosmetics manufacturers, food and beverage producers, the pharmaceutical industry, and manufacturers of dietary supplements and pet food. In 2023, the company generated approximately €4.7 billion in revenue, making it one of the leading global suppliers. The Group’s headquarters are located in Holzminden, and it is represented by over 100 subsidiaries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States, and Latin America. Together with its customers, Symrise develops new, marketable product ideas and concepts fully integrated into our daily lives. Economic success and corporate responsibility are intrinsically linked. Symrise – always inspiring more… **Your Role** * Collaborate closely with the Sensory and Consumer Insights (SCI) Manager and Specialist as part of cross-functional teams, ensuring timely execution of area activities to achieve project objectives. * Follow briefing guidelines to conduct discriminative, descriptive, and consumer tests aligned with defined objectives. This includes panel training, data collection, analysis, and reporting of results. * Adhere to established best practices for both sensory and consumer testing. Under the supervision of the SCI Specialist, implement new methodologies and ensure their correct daily application. * Manage and maintain the Symscript® library up-to-date and ensure materials are available for training and testing. * Conduct sensory tests safely, hygienically, and efficiently, ensuring sample preparation and presentation comply with required design specifications and food safety standards. * Ensure the quality of analytical\-sensory panel data through panel training and performance evaluation of panel members. * Contribute to knowledge and idea exchange with regional and local SCI teams by building internal networking within the area. * Integrate organizational sustainability and safety objectives into daily operations. * Update and\/or register sensory studies in CX and SharePoint systems, as well as in the area’s test management system. * Together with the SCI Specialist, manage and maintain laboratory supplies\/inventory for sensory evaluation, including incentives for sensory panelists. **Your Profile** **Experience:** Minimum 2 years of experience in Sensory and Consumer Evaluation within the food industry or related fields, demonstrating solid foundational knowledge and understanding of the discipline. **Academic Qualification:** Food Chemistry degree or related field. **Language:** English C1 (preferred), B2 (mandatory). **Technical Knowledge:** Sensory software such as Fizz, Compusense, or EyeQuestion; data analysis software such as XL\-Stat, Mat\-lab, Mini\-tab, R, etc. **Competencies:** Communication, interpersonal skills, analytical and proactive mindset, teamwork, results orientation, and time management. **Travel required.** **Our Offer** We offer benefits exceeding statutory requirements. Join an open and transparent corporate culture. With us, you will have the opportunity to develop and create captivating experiences that contribute to consumer health and well-being across 160 countries. We place our employees at the center of everything we do to sustain our strong business growth—translating into growth rates above market averages. This makes Symrise an ideal environment for advancing your professional career. ***Join us and embark on your journey with Symrise.*** Submit your application with all required documents via our online application portal. Rest assured, your application will be treated confidentially. Job Reference: LA03886
