Principal Scientist (Group Leader, Sensory Lab)

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Eurofins PSS is looking for a proven technical leader to oversee experimental design, testing, analysis, and reporting for tobacco product sensory panels.
• The individual in this role will manage a team of sensory scientists and lab technicians to ensure testing is completed on time and according to the test design
• Testing will include descriptive, expert, and difference testing. Utilization of Compusense and/or related sensory software will be used for test programming
  • Analyses may be performed using software such as R, XLStat, etc.
• This individual will recruit, train and monitor panelist performance for 5+ sensory panels of 100+ panelists to ensure quality of sensory data
• This position will work directly with client R&D, global sensory, marketing and quality stakeholders as a sensory subject matter expert to set project timelines and fulfill requests.
• This individual must be able to deliver clear insights through analyzing multiple/complex data sets and ensure adherence to client’s global panel performance standards

In addition to the technical responsibilities, as a leader, this individual must:  

• Supervise others in performing client’s service requirements
• Coordinate workflow and perform daily monitoring to meet TAT
• Conduct semiannual performance reviews, interview applicants, keep training records up to date for assigned employees, perform succession planning in preparation for growth
• Coach and develop individual and team to maximize performance
• Develop and implement operational improvements
• Perform and/or assign other duties as requested to ensure smooth operation of department

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree, but Master's or Doctoral Degree preferred, in Food Science, Sensory Science, Market Research, Statistics, or related science (i.e. Chemistry) required
• At least 5 years of related experience in sensory.
• At least 3 years in leadership
• Online Sensory Program Certificate is nice to have

Additional Information

• Position is full-time,  Monday- Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM overtime as needed.
• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Winston-Salem, NC are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
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Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.