Sensory Analyst Technician/Q Grader

The Sensory Technician/Q Grader is part of the Quality Assurance Department and Research and Development (R\&D) Department. The role is responsible for planning and running regular tests for the tasting panel to support category projects

OBJECTIVES OF THE ROLE* Plans and executes tastings with guidance from a Specialist * Analyses results and provides reports to Specialists or Managers in the team; * Responsible for operating / maintaining simple equipment and facilities. Assuring good manufacturing practices with respect to maintenance and hygiene; * Create testing programs and export \& analyze data after the tasting with the panel (all training on relevant software and ways of working provided on the job) * Takes care of administration and archiving results and writing \& updating simple specifications to support projects; * Assists in the training of others in the equipment used by the team in the lab; * Takes care of maintaining laboratory consumables.

SUMMARY OF POSITION* QA lab functions, including * Inbound / outbound sample preparation * visual and sensory coffee assessment * daily roasting \& cupping sessions * ensuring the QA lab area remains neat, orderly and organized * data entry and clerical support to QA Dept such as QA reporting \& research * Sales \& marketing support to the trading team, which may include * responding to new sales enquiries, * roasting samples and hosting client cupping events * sales analysis work * assistance with general marketing and social media activities * Assistance with general office activities such as * Checking, posting \& coordinating sample posting and couriers * assistance with inbound logistics, shipment arrivals, sampling, stock and order dispatch from the warehouse

REQUIREMENTS* College Degree or equivalent experience * 5 years’ experience as Roaster preferred * Passion for Coffee * Expert in Roasting * Excellent communication skills using accepted industry terminology * Ability to identify, evaluate and articulate the attributes of the coffee * Proficient computer skills including the ability to access and analyze data, create reports, memos, and presentations.