Sensory Panel Leader - Part-time

The Sensory Panel Leader will provide necessary leadership and training for the Descriptive Panel as well as appropriate support for the Consumer Product Intelligence Team, Taste Panels and cross-functional partners as needed.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Panel Leadership: co-develops training processes, materials, and methods for the Trained Panel and will lead training sessions for Trained Panel. Assesses panelist performance, provides feedback & opportunities for improvement. Communicates with Trained Panel as needed.
  
  


• Applies technical skills and sensory science expertise to ensure test protocols and procedures are followed and information recorded.
  
  


• Participates in planning and executing laboratory and team activities to meet project and team goals. Demonstrates an awareness and consideration of the opinions and feelings of others. Maintains a collaborative/cooperative working relationship with coworkers. Receives and acts on feedback in a constructive manner.
  
  


• Applies communication and project management skills to coordinate with CPI and cross-functional partners to ensure best practices are followed.
  
  

This position is part-time and expected to average 25-29 hours per week. Weekly schedule may be somewhat flexible, however most work is expected to occur Monday thru Thursday.

Education/Experience

• Bachelors degree with preferable relevant work experience.
  
  


• Effective communication skills.
  
  


• Organized and strong attention to detail.
  
  

The hourly range for this role is $63,760 - $95,640.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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