**92143BR** **Job Title:** Quality Control Sensory Technician - Erlanger, KY **Department/Function:** Quality & Food Safety **Job Description:** **QC Sensory Technician-Erlanger, KY** This is a full time, non-exempt position. **Job Summary** : This position will provide sensory support for the Erlanger laboratory for specific customer needs as well as implement training for other technicians. The occupant of this role will drive organoleptic accuracy and track/trend data to confirm technicians are properly performing sensory analysis. This position will have customer interactions, determine root cause and corrective actions for sensory failures, and implement improvements. This position will report to the local QC manager. **Primary Job Functions** **:** + Plan, coordinate, and implement sensory training program for quality control team. + Maintain documentation and validation logs concerning sensory results for all QC team members. + Assess risks based on common flavor failure modes. + Train and grow quality team members knowledge regarding sensory techniques. + Ensure alignment of all finished product testing with Product Release Specifications and the Quality Management System. + Administer weekly flavor training and refreshers for QC technicians. + Assess performance testing with other ADM facilities and sensory owners. + Identify and rectify recurring issues with meeting sensory standards between production and development. + Support QC teams through fact-based decisions and professional communication. + Administer yearly sensory validation for all QC technicians. + Push lab technicians to maintain data integrity and efficiency. + Perform sensory step in approval for key customers. + Assist in customer and 3 rd party audits pertaining to sensory. + Participate in Cross-functional teams to assure quality requirements are met. + Represent the quality labs in a professional manner to external and internal parties. + Bring new ideas and improvements to quality protocols and procedures. + Participate in sensory panels when needed. + Support operations investigations with sensory testing when needed. **Requirements** **:** + Minimum bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, or related laboratory-based field. + Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Food laboratory environment or related technical area. + Experience with multiple organoleptic test setups is preferred. + Excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as negotiation, influencing, and collaboration skills. + Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally with internal and external customers. + Willingness to innovate and adapt best practices. + Ability to encourage trust between operations, Development, and Quality departments. **Working Conditions** **:** Employees in this position working at this location are [or may be] exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager. This position will require movement, working while standing, and extended computer use. Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF: 92143BR **Req/Job ID:** 92143BR **City:** Erlanger **State:** KY - Kentucky **Ref ID:** \#LI-DNI **:** **About ADM** At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. **\t:** **\#IncludingYou** Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. 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