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GRUMA

Senior Sensory Scientist

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

$87K - $119K/yr

Leads the descriptive panel and provides value-added actionable sensory results to drive business performance across the product categories. Works as a partner for both departments R&D and Marketing ...

Mission Foods

Senior Sensory Scientist

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

$86K - $118K/yr

Leads the descriptive panel and provides value-added actionable sensory results to drive business performance across the product categories. Works as a partner for both departments R&D and Marketing ...

GRUMA

Senior Sensory Scientist

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

$87K - $119K/yr

Leads the descriptive panel and provides value-added actionable sensory results to drive business performance across the product categories. Works as a partner for both departments R&D and Marketing ...

Everyday Dose Inc

R&D Scientist

Austin, TX · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

Design and run internal sensory panels--blind tastings, triangle tests, and paired comparisons, synthesizing feedback into actionable formulation changes. * Evaluate competitive and benchmark ...

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Everyday Dose Inc.

Senior Food Scientist

Austin, TX · On-site

Sensory Evaluation * Design and run internal sensory panels - blind tastings, triangle tests, paired comparisons - synthesizing feedback into actionable formulation changes. * Evaluate competitive ...

Everyday Dose Inc.

Senior Food Scientist

Austin, TX · On-site

Sensory Evaluation * Design and run internal sensory panels - blind tastings, triangle tests, paired comparisons - synthesizing feedback into actionable formulation changes. * Evaluate competitive ...

Everyday Dose Inc.

Senior Food Scientist

Austin, TX · On-site

Design and run internal sensory panels -- blind tastings, triangle tests, paired comparisons -- synthesizing feedback into actionable formulation changes. * Evaluate competitive and benchmark ...

Ruiz Food Products, Inc.

R&D Lab Technician

Frisco, TX · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Perform and document cooking validations as assigned. * Assist in preparation and execution of internal sensory panels and multidepartment product cuttings. * Maintain adequate supply of all stock ...

Aspen Enterprises LTD

Scientist, R&D

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$70 - $80/hr

Pass and complete sensory training to support coffee cuppings, administer differential testing and descriptive panels * Key account management- representing Finlays as the primary R&D counterpart

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for sensory panel in Texas is $20.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.02 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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.

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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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Senior Sensory Scientist

GRUMA

Grand Prairie, TX • On-site

$87K - $119K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

The Sensory Scientists manage resources to support the business strategies related to the Stage Gate Process in which Sensory Evaluation plays a role. Leads the descriptive panel and provides value-added actionable sensory results to drive business performance across the product categories. Works as a partner for both departments R&D and Marketing Insights delivering sensory and interpretation results that supports consumer research projects, the development and improvement of new and existing products, and the development of the best practices in sensory descriptive assessments.
  • Acts as a panel leader for the descriptive panel. Provides the planning, execution, and interpretation of a descriptive analysis in corn and flour tortillas, and chips.
  • Supports and executes projects through planning appropriate descriptive, and sensory evaluation methods and communicates key findings and the interpretation results to R&D, marketing insight, and cross-functional teams for new products or product improvements.
  • Designs experiments and interpret statistical analysis of results for sensory evaluation assessments.
  • Coordinates and collaborates across the R&D teams, and business teams, on the process of new products and product improvement projects.
  • Executes descriptive panel recalibration efforts to maintain the panel at their optimal capability.
  • Make final reports and presentations and generate accurate data.
  • Delivers technical knowledge representing the function.
  • Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in food science/technology or a similar field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in sensory science as a core element of the role. Experience in the application of statistical analysis. Requires advanced skills in research design, and statistical applications. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.
  • Able to plan and manage projects
  • Excellent level of technical competency in sensory science
  • Excellent skills in the interpretation of data obtained
  • Excellent knowledge in statistics
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), good organizational development skills
  • Knowledge of tortilla and chips category is a plus
  • Passionate, adaptable and willing to grow and work in a team environment
  • Food Science and Technology background
  • Able to work well in a team environment
  • Good leadership skills
  • Decisive thinker
  • Professional conduct and manner
  • Ability to give presentations.

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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