Job Title: Sensory Technician
Location: Plainsboro, NJ
Duration: 6 months - possibility to extend
Pay range: $35.00/hour on W2
Your key responsibilities:
- Prepare samples for sensory studies by meticulously following protocols and instructions without sacrificing either speed or accuracy.
- Run sensory panels by giving directions to panelists, answering questions, and troubleshooting, all while projecting confident, positive, and professional demeanor.
- Quickly learn how to operate and maintain sensitive laboratory instruments (e.g., olfactometer).
- Identify problems, analyze possible causes, and suggest improvements in methods, techniques, and equipment.
- Maintain a well-organized laboratory and inventory.
- Assist with data analyses, literature searches, and software programming of sensory tests, as needed.
You bring:
- At least 1 year of laboratory experience that includes pipetting and weighing.
- Previous experience testing human research participants and awareness of associated practices and protocols (e.g., Declaration of Helsinki, consenting, etc.)
- Interest in the science of flavor and fragrance
- High School Diploma/GED Required, bachelor's degree Preferred but not required.
- prior experience in a Laboratory environment is essential.