Sensory Panel Technician

Job Type
Permanent
Location
Southampton, Hampshire
Salary
Up to £25,200 per annum
Job Ref
BBBH189826_1793884446
Date Added
November 5th, 2026
Consultant
Demi Leigh Saunders

Sensory Panel Technician

Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Work: 37.5 Hours per week Monday to Friday
Duration of contract: Permanent

Synergy is recruiting for a Sensory Panel Technician to support with day-to-day operations and study execution of our Trained Sensory Panels based at a client site. The Sensory Panel Technician supports the successful delivery of sensory projects through sample and stock management and preparation, project coordination, stakeholder communication. The role requires excellent organisation, attention to detail, effective communication and a pragmatic approach to problem solving to ensure projects are delivered efficiently on time and in full.

Key Responsibilities


* Manage study sample stock, storage, preparation and compliance.
* Coordinate sample preparation for sensory projects, liaising with stakeholders.
* Support project management and delivery, maintaining accurate project records. * Support the supervision and delivery of sensory panel sessions as required.

* Takes ownership of identifying and implementing improvements within their area of responsibility.
* Support panellist recruitment and onboarding in partnership with the Panel Leader.
* Maintain effective communication with project teams and stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with relevant governance procedures, including the handling of tobacco and nicotine products.
* Undertake other reasonable duties as required to support the effective operation of the team.


Key Skills

* Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills.
* Working safely and adhering to all Health, Safety and Quality standards.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
* A practical and proactive approach to problem solving.
* Strong digital literacy, including proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Skills

* Lab experience (Academic or professional).
* Experience in data processing and handling.
* Basic knowledge or experience of sensory methodologies, including panel recruitment, maintenance and management.
* Experience using sensory software, ideally Compusense.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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