Consumer Testing Associate

SAM is a fast-growing and global sensory and consumer research consultancy . Our mission is to allow consumers a voice in the development of outstanding food, beverage, pet, and health & beauty products so as to create high quality and memorable experiences. We help our clients: Develop new product ideas Re-energize a well-established product Assess product-concept fit or packaging effectiveness Understand the product, brand and category competitive landscapes Protect product quality from inception to the end of shelf life SAM The National Food Lab is the division of SAM that provides these services for all USA-based clients. Our sensory science program resides in our USA headquarters in Minneapolis, MN. Pay Range: $17.00/Hr. Shift: Part-Time (On-Call) We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic kitchen & serving associate to support our consumer taste testing operations. This role involves preparing, organizing, and presenting food and beverage samples to research participants for product evaluation sessions. The ideal candidate will ensure a positive, clean, safe, and efficient environment while assisting with data collection and maintaining high standards of food handling. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Server – Delivering testing product and ensuring proper consumer test instructions are being followed. • Kitchen – Preparing testing product using the protocols designated by the client. • Moderator – Observing and directing test participants through the consumer test. • Host – Check-in consumer test participants and ensure proper documents are completed. • Set-up and break down of testing area. • Maintain testing environments to ensure consistency, cleanliness, and compliance with research protocols. • Maintains organization, quality and consistency during test execution. • Supports database growth events as needed. • Performs other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate would possess: • Attention to detail and ability t