Assistant Manager, Sensory R&D

We are currently hiring an Assistant Manager, Sensory R&D in Boston, MA .

The Assistant Manager is responsible for leading a team of sensory professionals in at a top-tier sensory program in a fast-paced environment. This role will support sensory professionals by coaching and mentoring them to uphold an excellent sensory standard. A keen eye to find and clearly communicate roadblocks and potential solutions that are preventing scientific excellence to sensory leadership. The Assistant Manager will be expected to understand projects across the team to make sure there is consistency and information sharing. This person will also be expected to collaborate across teams cross-functionally.

Key skills include an advanced knowledge in Sensory evaluation, team building skills, applicable knowledge in statistics, the ability to make decisions, strong problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal skills, mathematical, verbal and written communications skills.

What You'll Brew:

• Establish excellent team-wide communication protocols, including concise and informative reports
• Find and communicate roadblocks and potential solutions that may prevent scientific excellence to sensory leadership
• Understand projects across the team to ensure consistency and information sharing
• Take on sensory projects as a sensory professional when project load demand requires
• Communicate team standards and what is needed to meet these standards
• Thoroughly understand and implement plans for large complex project across the team
• Analyze and interpret sensory data, including generating statistical results and graphs for completed sensory data
• Willingness to travel 10-20%

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Sensory Science, Food Science, Statistics, Psychology, or another related field with a minimum of 3+ years of sensory experience or a Bachelors Degree in Sensory Science, Food Science, Statistics, Psychology, or another related field with a minimum of 5+ years of sensory experience
• Project leadership and mentorship skills
• Proficiency in statistical analysis
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven success multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Compusense sensory software

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important “ingredient.” We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too.

In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Fertility/adoption support
• Free financial coaching
• Health & wellness program and discounts
• Professional development & training
• Free beer!

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.

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