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.