Associate, R&D Sensory Science

About Sensei Ag
Sensei Ag is a market-changing AgTech company aiming to solve global gaps and inconsistencies in nutrition, food safety, and food security through the transformative power of data. Guided by the capabilities and insights of our founders, technology entrepreneur Larry Ellison and Dr. David Agus, we design, develop and deploy cutting-edge agricultural technologies to build a better, more stable food supply that is capable of feeding our entire world nutritionally-relevant, delicious, affordable meals.
Everything we do is evidence-led, radically transparent, always enriching.
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Position Description
The R&D Associate, Sensory Science , assists in the implementation of sensory, consumer and analytical testing of fruits and vegetables , and will contribute to research planning, execution, data analysis, visualization, and product insights. Working under the guidance of the Sensory Lead, the "Associate" will work independently and contribut e ideas to improve research. The "Associate" will organize product knowledge under minimum supervision and will assist other R esearch A ssociates and T echnicians in R&D trials and work in greenhouse on a need basis.
Responsibilities

• Assist the execution of sensory and consumer tests under the direction of the project lead.
• Perform analytical lab testing using specialized instruments, including but not limited to refractometer, texture analyzer, non-destructive spectrometer and camera, refractometer, fruit acid meter and others.
• Gather, analyze, and organize knowledge to benefit all employees.
• Analyze data and gather information to create insights for projects.
• Travel to U.S. or Canada locations to conduct on-site sensory and analytical testing without supervision.
• Assist with all growing activities as appropriate including seeding, transplanting, irrigating, pruning, pest control, pollinating and harvesting.
• Ensure proper hygiene and safety protocols are always followed.

Required Skills, Abilities and Qualifications

• Analyze food products, using analytical methods and/or sensory evaluation.
• Strong mathematical and scientific aptitude.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office and exhibit strong skillset in learning new software.
• Intermediate statistical analysis and knowledge management skills.
• Eager to learn, be resourceful and adapt.
• Brings an entrepreneurial mindset to the team, is a transformational thinker.
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken.

Preferred Skills, Abilities and Qualifications

• Experience in postharvest quality testing of fruits and vegetables.
• Experience in data analysis and visualization.
• Experience in sensory evaluation of food

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry, agriculture, food science or a related discipline

Traits We Value

• Appreciation for transforming health and the future of food
• Smart, not arrogant
• Humble and hardworking
• Entrepreneurial, not risk averse
• Kind and genuine
• Grit and lots of it

FLSA Status

• Non-Exempt

Compensation

• 27.64 - 30.00/hr

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• LTD
• STD
• Life
• FSA/HSA/Dependent Care Reimbursement