Sensory and Product Experience and Applications Support Technician

• Weekly Hours: 35
• Monday & Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Tuesday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Occasional additional hours may be available through the Technical Applications Group if interested.
• Per the manager, the person has to have a vehicle to go to and from offsite panels (approximately less than 5 miles from HQ)
• Minimum of 35 hours, as much as 40 hours.
• This is onsite at the HQ building client.
• This is a 12 month role., * The Sensory and Product Experience and Applications Technician will support both the Sensory and Product Experience function and the Technical Applications Group - Litter at client R&D.
• This is a hands-on position involving sample collection and preparation, sensory test setup, basic physical testing, and maintaining work areas across consumer, sensory, and analytical environments.
• This position is reported to the Sensory and Product Experience Manager.
• This role requires good communication skills, the ability to follow detailed protocols, and comfort working with pet food, including cat litter and soiled samples.
• The Technician will interact with consumers and employees from different teams and must be comfortable working in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Responsibilities: Sensory and Product Experience Support:

• Prepare pet food, litter, and soiled litter samples for consumer and sensory testing according to study protocols.
• Record, label, and store incoming product samples appropriately.
• Prepare sample cups and serving supplies for sensory panels and consumer studies.
• Serve sensory panels, following detailed serving instructions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including storage areas.
• Comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs), methods, and policies.
• Assist in packaging and shipping products for external tests or clients.
• Support external consumer study preparation and execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Applications Group - Litter Support:

• Conduct physical preparation and analysis of material samples
• Apply appropriate sample reduction techniques to ensure representative test portions.
• Assist with litter sample preparation for sensory and consumer testing under guidance.
• Maintain accurate records of sample handling and processing.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License and Proof of Insurance.
• Reliable and consistent transportation for occasional off-site testing (approximately 6 miles from St. Louis office).
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods as needed.
• Must be comfortable working with pet care products, including soiled litter and pet food samples.
• Must be comfortable interacting professionally with a variety of people, including consumers participating in studies and employees from different teams.
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).