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Sensation Research

Sensory Panel Moderator

Mason, OH · On-site

Schedule: Part-time approximately 30-35 hours/week Primary Function The Sensory Panel Leader manages trained panelists to evaluate the aroma, flavor, texture, and appearance of products, ensuring ...

Eurofins

Sensory Panel Manager

Clark, NJ · On-site

$115K/yr

As the first point of contact for our client's R&D team, you will be responsible for panel, project and lab management. Role & Responsibilities: 1. Sensory Lab & Operational Management * Manage daily ...

Eurofins Scientific

Sensory Panel Manager

Clark, NJ

$115K/yr

As the first point of contact for our client's R&D team, you will be responsible for panel, project and lab management. Role & Responsibilities: 1. Sensory Lab & Operational Management * Manage daily ...

Akshar Staffing

Sensory Lab Technician

Washington, DC · On-site

$21.50 - $28.50/hr

Job Summary (List Format): - Support sensory panel staff by preparing and maintaining products for sensory testing. - Maintain accurate inventory logs for products, devices, consumables, and lab ...

Sensation Research

Sensory Lab Coordinator

Mason, OH · On-site

Schedules project panels and panelists * Directly manages implementation of projects with other lab staff and panel leaders with guidance from Sensory Consultants and/or clients. * Plans and assigns ...

Minnesota Jobs

Sensory Trained Panelist

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$16.50/hr

Working directly with the Panel Leader and reporting to the Sensory Research Manager, this position focuses on operational excellence and adherence to protocols to deliver high-quality data for ...

Sensation Research

Sensory Technician

Mason, OH · On-site

Sets up panel room for training and testing * Works with Sensory Panel Moderators to ensure panel runs as planned. * Procures reference and product materials as needed for tests. * Performs routine ...

Sensation Research

Sensory Technician

Mason, OH · On-site

Sets up panel room for training and testing * Works with Sensory Panel Moderators to ensure panel runs as planned. * Procures reference and product materials as needed for tests. * Performs routine ...

Sensation Research

Sensory Technician

Mason, OH · On-site

Sets up panel room for training and testing * Works with Sensory Panel Moderators to ensure panel runs as planned. * Procures reference and product materials as needed for tests. * Performs routine ...

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How much do sensory panel jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for sensory panel in the United States is $21.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sensory panel?

A Sensory Panel job involves evaluating the taste, texture, smell, and appearance of food, beverages, or other products using your senses. Panelists provide feedback to help companies improve product quality, consistency, and consumer appeal. Training is often provided to ensure consistency in evaluations, but no formal experience is usually required. This role is ideal for individuals with keen sensory perception and attention to detail.

What does a typical day look like for a sensory panel member?

A typical day for a Sensory Panel member consists of participating in multiple tasting sessions where you evaluate foods, beverages, or other products based on attributes like flavor, texture, aroma, and appearance. Panel members follow structured protocols, record observations, and may participate in discussions or feedback sessions with product developers or researchers. Work is usually conducted in a controlled environment, either individually or as part of a small team, to minimize bias and ensure consistency. You'll frequently collaborate with sensory scientists and quality assurance professionals, making clear communication and attention to detail essential elements of the job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the sensory panel position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sensory Panel member, you need a keen sense of taste and smell, attention to detail, and the ability to follow specific testing protocols, often with a background in food science or related fields being advantageous. Training in sensory evaluation methods and familiarity with data recording tools or specialized software are commonly required. Reliability, impartiality, and strong communication skills are important soft skills in this role. These qualities ensure accurate, objective feedback that supports product development and quality assurance in food and beverage industries.

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Sensory Panel Moderator

Sensation Research

Mason, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Company: Sensation Research 
Sensation Research is a custom Sensory and Consumer research company. We specialize in Product Development guidance for foods, beverages, alcoholic beverages and spirits, pet care, OTC pharmaceuticals, skin care, personal care, household care, flavors and fragrances.  
We evaluate human perception of products using a full array of standardized and innovative qualitative & quantitative techniques including Descriptive Analysis, Discrimination Testing, Time Intensity and Consumer Testing.
Additionally, we create customized In-house Training Courses focused on Product Development guidance utilizing Sensory Science, Consumer Research and Statistics. Through experience and passion for our craft, we consistently exceed our client's expectations through attention to detail, thoughtful project planning, and insightful guidance with seamless execution.
Schedule: Part-time approximately 30-35 hours/week 
Primary Function
The Sensory Panel Leader manages trained panelists to evaluate the aroma, flavor, texture, and appearance of products, ensuring objective and consistent data collection. They recruit, train, and motivate panelists, design testing protocols, review the quality of final raw data, and understand how sensory findings are translated into actionable business insights for clients. The Panel Leader works collaboratively with the lab team to regularly recruit and train new panelists to ensure that panel numbers are at the required level. 
Position Summary
  • Trains panelists to detect and quantify product attributes. 
  • Maintains motivation and focus of the panel, mentoring them to reach high data quality performance levels. 
  • Partners with scientists to develop specific panel methods including ballots, lexicons, protocols, panel training, data collection, and data quality review. 
  • Deploys and uses sensory software (like RedJade) to guide the panel in delivering high quality sensory data.
  • When not working on client panels the moderator will help screen and train new panelists, run consumer tests, and other projects as identified by the Senior Scientist, Director or Owner. 
  • Panel Moderator assists in driving initiatives for continuous improvement of sensory practices across the organization. The Sensory Panel Leader will independently lead/manage/complete projects with minimal supervision but will be expected to ask for assistance from management or co-workers whenever needed. 
Primary Duties
  • Pre-screens products to develop panel lexicons, ballots, and evaluation protocols.
  • Finalizes ballot, lexicons, and protocols with the panel input while removing duplicate terms and clarifying confusable terms.
  • Leads Descriptive Analysis panels.
  • Manages panelist performance during panel to monitor ability of panel to deliver data.
  • Periodically retrains panel on specific products or attributes with statistical feedback to ensure a well-performing panel.
  • Interacts with client Sensory Team as needed for training or observational auditing purposes.
  • Reviews raw data to ensure panel data entry quality.
Supports Sensory Tests & Trainings
  • Assist Sensory Consultants with test creation in sensory programs and launches project sessions.
  • Assists with sensory training, sensory glossary development, and other sensory related activities as required.
  • Coordinates and conducts sensory panel recruitment activities with lab staff implementation and Sensory Consultants’ guidance (as needed).
 Qualifications and Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree with 2-5 years sensory panelist Spectrum Method experience as a panelist
  • Sensory Moderation with 1-2 years’ experience efficiently handling, without leading or biasing, of panel consensus and agreement, and effectively addressing disagreement of attribute definitions, product scores and panelist fatigue
  • Ability to identify attributes in products and key differences between products
  • Able to communicate verbally to give opinions and guidance on sensory attributes
  • Able to listen to panelists and to draw panelists into consensus 
  • Accurate and consistent panelist performance
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to learn to use RedJade or other Sensory software to review data and give feedback to panelists on performance.
  • Able to finalize data for project.
  • Understanding client objectives to collect meaningful product data.
  • Proactively communicating project status to lab leaders, Senior Sensory Scientist, Sensory Director and Owner.
  •  Experience driving initiatives to successful completion.
  •  Track record of working effectively in a team environment.
  •  Flexible work hours, as required by the business.
  •  A collaborative attitude, enjoys working with, learning from, and sharing knowledge with others.
  • Must be comfortable working with a wide variety of products including beverages, alcohol beverages, meat products, fried products, pet food, skin care products, etc.
  • Must be comfortable interacting professionally with a variety of people, including clients, consumers participating in studies, panelists, and other lab staff.
  • Must track hours worked by project in payroll system.