CSI Technician

at  Givaudan

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CSI Technician
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• Ensure smooth day to day sensory laboratory operations i.e. support in preparation of the test materials, preparation, and distribution of samples
• Maintenance of descriptive references for expert panels and customer engagements
• Manage inventory of supplies and materials for testing execution and ensure appropriate storage of samples, references, and material in the Lab.
• Ensure a safe and clean working environment within Sensory Lab protocols, ready for customer lab visits
• Prepare computer designs for data collection and execute studies under supervision of CSI Manager
• Prepare products and material needed for Sensory testing according to relevant protocols and applications
• Execute expert panel recruitment including conducting screening tests and preparing data output with support from CSI Analyst/CSI Manager
• Conduct discrimination test sessions, manage internal panel community (Givaudan employees) and lead routine recruitment drive
• Lead sensory expert panel sessions through language training and moderating discussions to capture data
• Assist with consumer tests tasks under supervision of CSI Manager as per project plans and schedules
• Perform data entry and simple data reporting under supervision of CSI Manager
• Prepare sensory test references and support internal trainings and customer interactions, where required
• Act with care in the handling of customer products and Givaudan flavours for customers (i.e. photos of products, appropriate preparation of customer products, sourcing of products), etc.
• Support the deployment of Givaudan proprietary NPD digital tools & new methodologies under supervision of CSI Manage