Vacancy

Are you passionate about sensory analysis and panel management? Keen to work for a global organisation in FMCG? Want a multicultural working environment with fantastic colleagues?

If so, we have exactly the right opportunity for you!

Who we are

We are the leading international sensory and consumer research company specializing in food, beverages, cosmetics, personal care, and other consumer products.  We have 19 proprietary state-of-the-art facilities across France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, United Kingdom, Morocco, China and the USA, and cover more than 65 countries through our network of approved partners.

SAM provides tailor-made solutions, delivering actionable guidelines to make our clients’ brands and products memorable.

SAM is a great place to work.

Join SAM to work with the most competent, creative, and fun team in the industry and let your work, opinions and ideas contribute to the future of sensory and consumer research.

Become your most extraordinary self with support and development throughout your career.

Best in class

Join our very diverse team of sensory scientists, food technologists, statisticians, psychologists, sociologists, strategic thinkers, marketeers, field managers, technicians and other sensory and research experienced colleagues.

We're proud to be part of the Eurofins Group

World-leader in Testing for Life. With about 61 000 employees, Eurofins is a global leader in testing services and over the last 20 years has been one of the fastest growing companies in the world, thanks to its innovation in technology and service.

Responsibilities

Reporting to a Research Manager, Senior Research Manager, an Associate Research Director, or a Research Director, a Panel Leader is responsible for the execution of sensory testing.

Your Panel Management responsibilities include but are not limited to …

• Lead and supervise sensory panels, ensuring high-quality execution.
• Recruit, train, manage, and motivate sensory panellists.
• Organise and prepare sensory tests, including scheduling, sample handling, and questionnaire setup.
• Conduct various sensory evaluation sessions 
• Liaise directly with clients to coordinate panels and provide session debriefs.
• Assist with statistical analysis, data visualisation, and report writing.
• Monitor and support panellist performance and contribute to quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate closely with sensory, research, and data teams.
• Ensure all activities align with the company’s strategic objectives.

Our Offer

• A full-time job onsite at our office facility in Paris.
• A competitive salary plus additional benefits.
• An exciting job profile covering a diverse range of tasks.
• A competent, creative and fun team to work alongside.

Candidate Profile

• University degree, ideally in food science, social sciences, psychology, statistics or economics
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a sensory or quality assurance environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in French. (English is also advantageous)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for coaching panellists and coordinating with teams. 
• Strong organisational and planning skills, that ensure work is effectively prioritised to meet deadlines
• Rigorous, responsive and proactive

Desirable Traits:

• Experience in project management and/or running a sensory panel would be desirable
• Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
• Empathetic, patient, and clear communicator.
• Confident in giving feedback and facilitating group discussions.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and project needs.

Interested to hear more?