| Job Title: Sensory Scientist Reports To: NA Location: Geneva, IL Roquette, a privately held, family-owned business, ranks high amongst the world's leading producers of starch derivatives and is the largest producer of polyols in the world. Since its foundation in 1933, Roquette's development has been based on long term industrial strategy and an on-going drive to innovation and customer service. Employing 8,000 people, production facilities are located in Europe, the USA and Asia and specialize in the processing of agricultural raw materials. The company markets over 650 products in more than 100 countries, backed up by its global network of subsidiaries and agents. Key markets include Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical, Industrial, Fermentation and Animal Nutrition. Roquette America is a wholly owned subsidiary of its parent company, Roquette Frères, and is also privately held. In the US, the company employs approximately 500 employees at two manufacturing facilities: Keokuk, Iowa (US HQ) and Gurnee, Illinois, and their business development office in Geneva, Illinois. Position Summary: Sensory Scientist Position Responsibilities: - Serve as US sensory liaison to Global Roquette Sensory Network
- Manage and execute regional requests for Customer Sensory Support
- Define and execute appropriate sensory testing to support local R&D Process and Product Development teams and local Customer Technical Support team
- Provide technical support of sensory & functionality validation for product development
- Conduct local sensory training (including Descriptive Analysis) for internal panelists; Ensure panelist performance through appropriate sensory testing and follow-up training
- Identify external sensory panel options and execute external sensory tests as needed.
- Identify and recommend new sensory methods to support project deliverables and deliver business impact.
- Manage relationships with sensory groups with as part of external collaborations
- Contribute to a safe and environmentally friendly workplace with team spirits
- Contribute to a highly scientific, market focused, and collaborative R&D organization
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