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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sensory and Product Experience and Applications Support Technician - **Company:** Denken Solutions - **Location:** Saint Joseph, MN, United States - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Computer Literacy - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usf3e40269da4eb0f59d9454d5a6e76f7e ## About the Role * 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). ## Description * 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. 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