Part-time Product Evaluator

**Description**: Passionate about food & drink? Are you looking for a permanent part-time opportunity in a unique role? MMR Research Worldwide specialise in consumer and sensory research and work with large, international brands within the food, beverage & personal/household care sectors. We are currently recruiting for part-time Product Evaluators/Sensory Panellists to join our new expert panel. **WHEN**: AM Panel 9.30am - 12.30pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday OR PM Panel 2pm - 5pm every Tuesday and Thursday **WHERE**: Harbourside 1,1 Boon Leat Terrace S119843 #05-01. **PAY**:$14 per hour, rising to $15 per hour after six months / completion of probation period.. **Key Responsibilities**: These roles involve: - Working individually and within a team to evaluate products within the food, drink and personal care industry - Products range from food & beverages (including alcohol, meat & individual ingredients) through to personal care & household products (e.g. shampoo, skin care products) - You will be taught how to generate sensory descriptive vocabulary as a group (relating to the taste, appearance, texture and smell of a product) and then individually evaluate products on these descriptors **Skills, Knowledge and Expertise**: - Good sensory acuity relating to smell and taste (this will be tested during a screening session) - You should have the ability to follow detailed instructions - You should be comfortable completing routine tasks quickly and accurately - The ability to articulate yourselves in fluent English in front of others - You must not have any dietary restrictions (e.g. vegetarian) & be happy to evaluate alcohol products when required - You must not have any food intolerances/allergies - You must agree not to wear any perfume and use any strong-smelling hand creams as this could affect your work **A bit about us and our benefits**: MMR is an independent, global consumer and sensory research agency specialising in food, drink, personal and household care research. We are industry leaders, guiding best in class innovation for our clients - partnering with over 50% of the top 100 global food and drink brands. Our team of over 900 highly engaged, multi-disciplined employees are primarily dynamic research professionals, sensory experts and data scientists. We boast a true global reach with offices in Wallingford (near Oxford), London, New York, Shanghai, Singapore, Mumbai, Sao Paulo, Cali (Colombia), Bangkok, Durban and Amsterdam. **What makes MMR special?** We are a "people first" company that prides itself on collaboration, honesty and mutual trust. Don't take our word for it though, check us out on Glassdoor. You'll see we're currently rated at 4.7 out of 5 as an employer destination and a massive 99% of our employees would recommend working for us to a friend. Add to that 99% of our people approve of our CEO and you a general feel of what it means to be part of the MMR family. No two projects are ever the same, often involving exciting innovations, varied methods and international markets. It's a great opportunity to challenge and add value to client decision making, all while working with our passionate, friendly teams across the globe. At MMR, we're committed to ensuring the happiness and well-being of each employee, regardless of where they are in the world Our vibrant culture, talented team, and focus on employee well-being is what makes MMR truly shine. **About MMR Research**: We specialize in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success in every project we undertake.