# Research & amp ; Development Sensory Technologist

**Company:** E.J. Papadopoulos S.A.
**Location:** Athina, Greece
**Workplace:** on site

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## Description

The Greek leading Biscuits & Bakery company Ε.J. PAPADOPOULOS S.A. is seeking to employ a talented, driven & committed:

  
**Research & Development Sensory Technologist**  
to join the R&D team in Athens

**The role:**

The candidate will be part of the R&D Sensory team, reporting to R&D Sensory & Pilot Manager, participating in all the activities related to sensory tests, panel management, data analysis, and presentation of sensory results that help to guide R&D project teams and other internal collaborators.

**Key Responsibilities:**

-   Design and execute sensory evaluation studies
-   Prepare samples according to standardized protocols
-   Coordinate and support sensory panels during testing sessions
-   Perform statistical analysis using statistical software
-   Generate concise, informative reports and/or verbally present complex technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
-   Maintain sensory lab organization, materials and documentation.
-   Develop and optimize sensory testing methodologies and protocols
-   Train and manage sensory panels
-   Product development and sample preparation for panel training
-   Collaborate cross- functionally with R&D, Marketing, and Quality teams
-   Staying current with literature and information about sensory evaluation
-   Stay up to date with industry trends and innovations in sensory science

**Qualifications****:**

-   Preferably 1-4 years of experience, in sensory evaluation preferably in a food company
-   Bachelor’s degree in food science or a related field
-   Master’s degree in Sensory Science or a related discipline (preferred)
-   Demonstrated knowledge and experience of Sensory and Consumer testing methodologies including descriptive analysis- panel moderating- discrimination testing- consumer research- questionnaire design- data analysis and interpretation.
-   Developed soft skills required for effective data, analysis, presentation and business influence based on results
-   Proficiency in statistical tools (e.g. XLSTAT)
-   Fluent in English
-   Time management and organizational skills
-   Able to multitask- work alone and in a team
-   Solid verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
-   Self-discipline, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
-   High degree of personal and professional ethics and integrity