InsightAsia Research Group is an established market research agency with offices in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Vietnam and The Philippines. SensoryInsight, the sensory research division of InsightAsia is expanding across Asia and is seeking an outstanding individual to be part of our dynamic team. We offer a challenging work environment and opportunities for career development. Currently, we are looking for a Sensory Panel Leader (Permanent Position, to be based in Singapore)

Responsibilities:

• Recruit, Train and Lead Sensory Panels (across Asia)
  
• Organize and Conduct Discrimination and Descriptive Tests
  
• Conduct Panel Performance Analysis
  
• Conduct other Sensory Analysis (e.g. PCA, PLS)
  
• Conduct Sensory Consumer Research
  
• Data Analysis and Reporting of Sensory Consumer Research Data
  
• Business Development and Client Servicing

The successful candidate is responsible for recruitment, training and leading Sensory Panels. The person is supposed to help in setting up sensory testing facilities; and to prepare, plan and conduct discrimination and descriptive tests (sensory panel projects).

In addition, he/she has to train the panel, analyze panel performance and re-train panelists as and when necessary to maintain highest quality. Also he/she has to ensure smooth and timely project execution together with the Sensory Research Team.

The successful candidate is also involved in consumer research, product testing, data analysis, reporting and presentation.

Qualifications & Work Experience:

Sensory Scientist/Food Scientist or similar qualification with 5 years plus of 'hands on' experience in recruiting, training and maintaining a sensory panel, experiences in conducting various discrimination and descriptive projects using a sensory panel. The candidate also needs to be experienced in data analysis and panel performance analysis. Client-side experiences are preferable.

Additional Skills:

• Team player, proactive, willing to learn, willing to work hard, and open to new challenges.
  
• Strong in client servicing
  
• Willing to travel as and when necessary.

Benefits and Career Path:

• Attractive remuneration package, including annual bonus.
  
• A rewarding career with lots of independence
  
• Excellent growth prospects
  
• Regional exposure

Please e-mail your resume with a photograph to Dr Dieter Walz at

dieter@insightasia.com

www.insightasia.com/sensory.html

This position will report directly to the Research Director of SensoryInsight: Dr Dieter Walz

http://www.insightasia.com