Consumer Testing Associate - Part Time!

Company Description

The National Food Lab is a fast-growing company with a vision to be the destination for tailored solutions for the food industry – beginning to end.   Our mission is to provide services that help food, beverage, and supplement companies deliver safe, healthy and successful products.  We seek to make a positive impact in the advancement of food safety, quality and nutrition, fulfilling our corporate promise – to improve health and improve lives.

The National Food Lab’s best-in-class consumer and sensory research capabilities are the result of the acquisition and combination of two long-standing and respected organizations, the former Food Perspectives, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN) and National Food Lab (Livermore, CA).  Using a variety of quantitative and qualitative consumer and sensory research techniques we help our clients make products consumers love.  We help our clients:

• Develop new product ideas
• Re-energize a well-established product
• Assess product-concept fit or packaging effectiveness
• Understand the product, brand and category competitive landscapes
• Present objective results to management

Job Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Server – Delivering testing product and ensuring proper consumer test instructions are being followed.
• Kitchen – Preparing testing product using the protocols designated by the client.
• Performs other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Critical thinking and ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Interpersonal skills to interact with both the public and Eurofins National Food Labs’ clients
• Basic computer skills and ability to navigate the computer easily (particularly Internet, Microsoft Office and Outlook programs and systems)
• Pride in self by maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor
• Flexibility in regard to scheduling including long hours 

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or a GED equivalent certification
• Basic knowledge of computers and software programs
• Must be able to work on your feet for up to 12 hours (with breaks in between)
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is Part-Time, various hours/shifts (some weekend work).  Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Plymouth, MN are encouraged to apply.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.