Production Sensory Scientist

We are currently hiring a Production Sensory Scientist 1 in Cincinnati, OH.

The Production Sensory Scientist 1 will collect information to protect the sensory profiles of high-quality products to ensure profile consistency across different production location(s). The ideal candidate performs this task through excellent execution of sensory panels and sensory training. This person will help identify risks in profile shifts to better understand sensory attributes for each product. Scientific focus, prioritization, and project management skills are essential.

What You'll Brew:

• Assure highest sensory quality of our product by monitoring the sensory characteristics of the
  brands at various processing stages
  * Analyze and interpret sensory data, including generating statistical results and graphs for
  completed sensory data
  * Maintain records for quality tracking
  * Must have excellent communication skills, including ability to send data that drives action and
  next steps. This may be either in the form of emails or concise, informative, reports of technical
  information to both technical and non-technical audiences
  * Manage all sensory evaluation of flavors and manage evaluation of any flavor-related sensory
  concerns
  * Focus on all process-related methods of sensory evaluation including, but not limited to, new
  programming, new equipment, and differences among locations
  * Panel leader of sensory panels of external panelists. Including: panel assessment, tracking
  panelist performance and attendance, providing performance feedback, screening new panelists
  for taste and odor acuity, and maintaining panelist database by adding new panelists
  * Development of new sensory panels to support the needs of the business
  * Promote high product quality sensorial achievements within a professional work environment
  * Conduct regular training events and tests to refresh current panelists on profiles and introduce
  new products
  * Conduct and assist in discrimination testing - utilizing sensory methods, sensory tools (ex.
  Compusense), and statistical evaluation to better guide production locations

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in sensory analysis
• Panel training experience

Level: 7

In accordance with pay transparency lawsthe salary range for this role if hired is $61,100 - $100,000 annually based on location and the experience level of the candidate. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance. Certain sales positions are also eligible for car allowance.

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important "ingredient." We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too.

In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Fertility/adoption support
• Free financial coaching
• Health & wellness program and discounts
• Professional development & training
• Free beer

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.