Sensory Specialist - Temporary Contract

Descripción del puesto:

Position Snapshot

Location: Romont, Switzerland

Company: Nespresso HQ

Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%

Type of contract: Temporary contract, 7 months (maternity cover)

What we offer at Nespresso

Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you!

Genuine opportunities for career and personal development

Modern "smart office" locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces

Dynamic international working environment

Attractive additional benefits

The pride to work for a B Corp certified company and one of the world's most trusted brands

Position Summary

At Nespresso, we believe that we can elevate the world of coffee to drive a positive impact and be a force for good which shapes lives and landscapes for the better. We place people at the heart of our success - all 14,000 of them. We actively cultivate diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. We celebrate individuality, believing that your authenticity and uniqueness can help us to grow together. Quality and sustainability are core to who we are and critical to our vision of driving positive change. We're committed to delivering an exceptional coffee experience that elevates our community, suppliers, farmers, and each other.

To achieve this, we live by four behaviors. We Inspire, we Care, we Act, and we iNnovate. Each one of these reflects who we are and how we interact with one another and with the world around us. We live a culture that is built on the principal belief that individually and collectively we can. What about you? Want to be part of this exciting journey? Join the Nespresso team! And reimagine what coffee can be. Reimagine what you can become. Together we grow as individuals and teams. And as an organization. Apply online at www.nespresso.com/careers.

As a Sensory Specialist and active team player, you will lead sensory activities related to new product development for Nespresso's portfolio. You will be in charge of sensory studies from definition to execution and reporting and will set the sensory evaluation methodologies and protocols. In this position, you organize and run internal and external panel sessions. In this team-oriented function, you will have the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with various departments, giving you full exposure to Nespresso's product development projects.

A Day in the Life of a Sensory Specialist

* Lead your own sensory studies from design to report.

* Organize & run internal and external panel sessions.

* Clean datasets and run statistical analysis.

* Interpret, report and present results with recommendations.

* Support data global mapping: producing data and merging datasets.

* Be an actor of continuous improvement in laboratory (GLP, NCE, sensory evaluation methods).

* Pilot applications and software for the creation, reporting and traceability of data generation and treatment (EYEQUESTION sensory software, SharePoint applications, data analysis macros).

* Update and report weekly and monthly KPI's of lab activities, sensory performance, and quality system.

* Propose new protocols, procedures, and quality control.

* Align and nurture discussion with laboratory team members on ways of working, protocols, lexicon, and methodologies.

What will make you successful

* Passionate about food, beverages and particularly coffee.

* CFC, HES, DUT, Bachelor or equivalent in food science and technology.

* 2-3+ years' practical experience in sensory evaluation and methodologies.

* Strong knowledge in statistics and ability to interpret results and writing reports.

* Knowledge of quality systems and laboratory procedures.

* Strong organization and planification skills, autonomous.

* Good interpersonal skills and team player mindset.

* At ease, curious and fast learning with common and new IS/IT applications (Windows environment, SharePoint, sensory software/sensory data base).

* Excellent communication in English (written and spoken), French is a plus.

At Nespresso, we've built a culture of care and inclusion, making sure everyone can be their bold selves, while growing with the company. We innovate, dare to try, learn and scale up in a fast paced, digital and connected environment. With a diverse workforce made up of over 90 nationalities across 58 countries, you can be a part of an innovative culture, where supportive people help each other. One where anyone is encouraged to challenge the status quo and have an impact on the future for one of the biggest sustainable companies. Whatever your role, you'll find you can drive real change and spread your enthusiasm. Join the place where you can thrive, you feel, you belong, you are inspired to be and do your best.

Position Snapshot

Location: Romont, Switzerland

Company: Nespresso HQ

Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%

Type of contract: Temporary contract, 7 months (maternity cover)

What we offer at Nespresso

Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you!

Genuine opportunities for career and personal development

Modern "smart office" locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces

Dynamic international working environment

Attractive additional benefits

The pride to work for a B Corp certified company and one of the world's most trusted brands

Position Summary

At Nespresso, we believe that we can elevate the world of coffee to drive a positive impact and be a force for good which shapes lives and landscapes for the better. We place people at the heart of our success - all 14,000 of them. We actively cultivate diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. We celebrate individuality, believing that your authenticity and uniqueness can help us to grow together. Quality and sustainability are core to who we are and critical to our vision of driving positive change. We're committed to delivering an exceptional coffee experience that elevates our community, suppliers, farmers, and each other.

To achieve this, we live by four behaviors. We Inspire, we Care, we Act, and we iNnovate. Each one of these reflects who we are and how we interact with one another and with the world around us. We live a culture that is built on the principal belief that individually and collectively we can. What about you? Want to be part of this exciting journey? Join the Nespresso team! And reimagine what coffee can be. Reimagine what you can become. Together we grow as individuals and teams. And as an organization. Apply online at www.nespresso.com/careers.

As a Sensory Specialist and active team player, you will lead sensory activities related to new product development for Nespresso's portfolio. You will be in charge of sensory studies from definition to execution and reporting and will set the sensory evaluation methodologies and protocols. In this position, you organize and run internal and external panel sessions. In this team-oriented function, you will have the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with various departments, giving you full exposure to Nespresso's product development projects.

A Day in the Life of a Sensory Specialist

* Lead your own sensory studies from design to report.

* Organize & run internal and external panel sessions.

* Clean datasets and run statistical analysis.

* Interpret, report and present results with recommendations.

* Support data global mapping: producing data and merging datasets.

* Be an actor of continuous improvement in laboratory (GLP, NCE, sensory evaluation methods).

* Pilot applications and software for the creation, reporting and traceability of data generation and treatment (EYEQUESTION sensory software, SharePoint applications, data analysis macros).

* Update and report weekly and monthly KPI's of lab activities, sensory performance, and quality system.

* Propose new protocols, procedures, and quality control.

* Align and nurture discussion with laboratory team members on ways of working, protocols, lexicon, and methodologies.

What will make you successful

* Passionate about food, beverages and particularly coffee.

* CFC, HES, DUT, Bachelor or equivalent in food science and technology.

* 2-3+ years' practical experience in sensory evaluation and methodologies.

* Strong knowledge in statistics and ability to interpret results and writing reports.

* Knowledge of quality systems and laboratory procedures.

* Strong organization and planification skills, autonomous.

* Good interpersonal skills and team player mindset.

* At ease, curious and fast learning with common and new IS/IT applications (Windows environment, SharePoint, sensory software/sensory data base).

* Excellent communication in English (written and spoken), French is a plus.

At Nespresso, we've built a culture of care and inclusion, making sure everyone can be their bold selves, while growing with the company. We innovate, dare to try, learn and scale up in a fast paced, digital and connected environment. With a diverse workforce made up of over 90 nationalities across 58 countries, you can be a part of an innovative culture, where supportive people help each other. One where anyone is encouraged to challenge the status quo and have an impact on the future for one of the biggest sustainable companies. Whatever your role, you'll find you can drive real change and spread your enthusiasm. Join the place where you can thrive, you feel, you belong, you are inspired to be and do your best.

Romont, CH