ISCO Occupation Group 2113.2 Sensory Scientist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Sensory Scientist: Sensory scientists carry out sensory analysis in order to compose or improve flavours and fragrances for the food, beverage and cosmetics industry. They base their flavour and fragrance development on sensory and consumer research. Sensory scientists carry out research and analyse statistical data to meet customers expectations.
Essential Skills
- Perform Sensory Evaluation
- Olfaction
- Food Flavourings
- Statistical Analysis System Software
- Prepare Raw Materials
- Molecular Biology
- Advise On Fragrances
- Research Fragrances
- Microbiology-Bacteriology
- Chemistry
- Quantitative Sensory Testing
- Market Research
- Toxicology
- Analytical Chemistry
- Combination Of Flavours
- Statistics
- Allergology
Optional Skills
- Food Science
- Food Allergies
- Document Analysis Results
- Create Fragrances Formulae
- Test Fragrances Against Customer Satisfaction
- Check Quality Of Raw Materials
- Advise Food Industry
- Report Analysis Results
- Troubleshoot Cosmetics Formula Issues
- Perfume Raw Materials
- Assess Food Samples
- Analyse Consumer Buying Trends
- Develop New Food Products
- Food Legislation
- Use A Computer
- Analyse Samples Of Food And Beverages
- Allergies
- Participate In The Development Of New Food Products
Alternative Names
- Sensory Science Consultant
- Haircare Sensory Scientist
- Sensory Science Specialist
- Chocolate Scientist
- Consumer And Sensory Scientist
- Sensory Research Scientist
- Perfumery Sensory Scientist
- Bakery Scientist
- Sensory Science Advisor
- Sensory And Consumer Research Scientist
