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Panel Leader R&D Sensory Cocoa

The Hershey Company
United States, Pennsylvania, Hershey
Oct 24, 2025

Panel Leader R&D Sensory Cocoa
Posted Date:

Oct 24, 2025
Requisition Number:

126731

Job Location: Hershey, PA

ROLE OVERVIEW:

This hands-on position leads daily panel sessions, drives consensus on product attributes, supports quality assessments and lexicon development, and supports technician team.

ACCOUNTABILITIES



  • Lead daily panel operations including supporting panel scheduling and facilitating discussions
  • Support to technician team with inventory, ordering, sample preparation, and reference management
  • Manage, lead, and report consensus profiling project work
  • Coordinate Cocoa commodity approval through sample prep, control selection, and data analysis
  • Support creation, organization, and management of technical product descriptions
  • Work closely with sensory scientists and technicians to ensure accurate, consistent, and high-quality sensory data



QUALIFICATIONS



  • Strong sensory acuity across appearance, taste, and texture modalities as a trained sensory panelist
  • Skilled facilitator with a proven ability to lead group discussions and drive consensus with diverse perspectives
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; preferred experience in LIMS and EyeQuestion
  • Skilled in Spectrum Descriptive Analysis and technical report writing
  • Highly organized with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently



Experience & Education



  • High School diploma or GED required (Associate's degree in Science preferred)
  • Trained sensory panelist
  • Applicable work experience, expertise, and/or certification in food safety/handling preferred



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Nearest Major Market: Harrisburg

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