Part-Time Technician R&D Sensory

Location: Hershey, PA

This position will be 100% on site.

Summary:

Reporting to the Sr. Manager and working at The Hershey Company’s Technical Center and the Sensory Lab at 19 East, the Sensory Lab Technician will support projects across the sensory department. Primarily will support the Employee testing program but may also support the Descriptive Analysis panel (also referred to as “trained expert panel” or “professional panel”). 

Major Responsibilities:

• Sample preparation and execution of professional panel and employee testing projects at the Tech Center and 19 East
• Scheduling Descriptive Panel and Projects for Employee Testing (continuous improvements, shelf life, innovation, etc.) 
• Maintenance of project sample inventory: sample receipt, storage, and tracking for sensory projects, move samples among temperature storage conditions as per department guidelines
• Maintenance of Tech Center and 19E Sensory Laboratory (including supplies and equipment) and storage areas (incl. pantry, coolers, chambers, and freezers).
• Maintenance of testing supplies and incentives/snacks; conduct necessary grocery shopping (online and in-store).
• Sample, preparation, packing, shipping, employee testing ballot development, as needed.

This role will interact and partner with:

• Sensory professionals (technicians, professional panelists and project leaders).
• Functions within the Tech Center such as Product Development, Lab Ops, Facilities. 
• Employees at corporate 19E facility.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: 

• Education:
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Bonus: Associates degree in Science