Sensory Analyst, WWGS Private Brands NA Product Development and Sensory

Description

The Sensory Analyst supports Amazon and Whole Foods Market’s private brand and culinary research and development, quality assurance, compliance and marketing. This position is responsible for executing sensory panels and works with internal stakeholders to provide timely, actionable results that are used to make business decisions.

Key job responsibilities

Support internal descriptive analysis panels

Review and perform data entry ensuring accuracy and logical consistency

Prepare products and references as necessary for sensory evaluation and training

Plan and execute employee acceptance testing including selecting sensory methods

Perform basic statistical analysis

Report findings from sensory panels to stakeholders

Assist in recruiting, screening, selecting, and training new panelists for sensory panels as needed

About The Team

WWGS Private Brands NA Product Development and Sensory supports product development and sensory activities across all Amazon and Whole Foods Market Private Branded products in both food and non-Food categories.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience in Oracle DB
• Experience using strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• BS Food Science, Sensory Science, Psychology or similar field. Advanced degree a plus.
• 1-2 years’ experience working in the sensory science field
• Must have knowledge of sensory science as it relates to consumer packaged goods products
• Must have in-depth understanding of sensory science and related business processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis and reporting
• Experience in supporting quantitative and qualitative consumer research
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service
• Experience in customer-facing product development and product management, including defining, launching, and optimizing product and services
• Experience working with Compusense software
• Experience and familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, TX, Austin - 61,700.00 - 107,900.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 80,200.00 - 107,900.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon US Services LLC

Job ID: A10382518