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Sensory & Taste Evaluation Specialist
DistrictMukonoCityMukonoContractFull timePosted2026-09-24Close date2026-10-29ExperienceNot specifiedSourceGreat Uganda Jobs
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AI summary
Dalilang Foods & Beverages is hiring a Sensory & Taste Evaluation Specialist in Namanve, Mukono. The role involves conducting organoleptic panel tests on finished food batches, safeguarding product consistency, and supporting R&D compliance through documentation and deviation investigations. The position is full-time with a deadline of Thursday, October 29, 2026.
- Conduct organoleptic panel tests on flavor, crunch, aroma, and color before warehouse release
- Independent release authority based on approved sensory specifications
- Support R&D compliance with documentation and root cause analysis
- Full-time role based in Namanve, Mukono
- Deadline: Thursday, October 29, 2026
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- RequiredAvailability to work in MukonoThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
- Conduct organoleptic panel tests evaluating flavor, crunch, aroma, and color on finished food batches before release to the warehouse.
- Safeguard product consistency and sensory standards through systematic taste profile tracking and independent release verification.
- Support research and development compliance by documenting test results, investigating sensory deviations, and maintaining audit readiness.
- Key Duties &
Responsibilities
- Conduct organoleptic panel tests assessing flavor, crunch, aroma, and color on finished product batches prior to warehousing release.
- Set up blind sensory panels and prepare reference materials, sampling plans, and testing forms using approved methodologies.
- Exercise independent release authority based on approved sensory specifications and document the basis for all acceptance or hold decisions.
- Identify, contain, and document deviations or unusual taste profiles, preventing non conforming batches from being accepted.
- Participate in evidence based root cause analysis investigations for sensory defects and verify the completion of corrective actions.
- Maintain complete, legible, and traceable sensory test logs, panel records, and shift reports for internal and external audit reviews.
- Coordinate with production and warehousing teams to sequence daily sampling activities and communicate release outcomes without delay.
- Adhere strictly to personal hygiene, food safety, and occupational health protocols throughout all tasting and sample handling procedures.
- Skills
- Sensory testing methodology and organoleptic scoring for flavor, aroma, color, and texture.
- Blind taste panel setup and systematic product taste profile tracking.
- Technical quality judgement and objective non conformance identification.
- Accurate recording and documentation of laboratory test data and evaluation logs.
- Clear communication for reporting deviations, urgent concerns, and handover notes.
Education
- Qualifications &
- Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree, Higher Diploma, Ordinary Diploma, National Diploma, or relevant laboratory/technical qualification in Food Science and Technology, Food Processing Technology, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Microbiology.
- Recognized qualifications in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Laboratory Science, Environmental Health, Public Health, Quality Management, Packaging Technology, Agriculture, Applied Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related science or engineering discipline.
- Certifications in HACCP, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, food safety, internal auditing, or laboratory quality systems are an added advantage.
- No prior work
Experience
- required.
- Fresh food science graduates are welcome, with 1 month of specialized sensory calibration training provided.
- Conduct organoleptic panel tests assessing flavor, crunch, aroma, and color on finished product batches prior to warehousing release.
- Set up blind sensory panels and prepare reference materials, sampling plans, and testing forms using approved methodologies.
- Exercise independent release authority based on approved sensory specifications and document the basis for all acceptance or hold decisions.
- Identify, contain, and document deviations or unusual taste profiles, preventing non conforming batches from being accepted.
- Participate in evidence based root cause analysis investigations for sensory defects and verify the completion of corrective actions.
- Maintain complete, legible, and traceable sensory test logs, panel records, and shift reports for internal and external audit reviews.
- Coordinate with production and warehousing teams to sequence daily sampling activities and communicate release outcomes without delay.
- Adhere strictly to personal hygiene, food safety, and occupational health protocols throughout all tasting and sample handling procedures.
- Sensory testing methodology and organoleptic scoring for flavor, aroma, color, and texture.
- Blind taste panel setup and systematic product taste profile tracking.
- Technical quality judgement and objective non conformance identification.
- Accurate recording and documentation of laboratory test data and evaluation logs.
- Clear communication for reporting deviations, urgent concerns, and handover notes.
- Bachelor’s Degree, Higher Diploma, Ordinary Diploma, National Diploma, or relevant laboratory/technical qualification in Food Science and Technology, Food Processing Technology, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Microbiology.
- Recognized qualifications in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Laboratory Science, Environmental Health, Public Health, Quality Management, Packaging Technology, Agriculture, Applied Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related science or engineering discipline.
- Certifications in HACCP, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, food safety, internal auditing, or laboratory quality systems are an added advantage.
- bachelor degree
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