# Sensory Specialist , TDT

**Company**: Diageo
**Location**: Plainfield
**Job type**: contract
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Manufacturing

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## Description

As a Sensory Specialist in the Technical Development Program (TDT), you will gain industry sensory knowledge and experience while supporting Diageo Sensory Team projects.

During the 12-month contract, you will:

- Prepare and execute sensory tests of alcoholic beverages to support project objectives

- Prepare samples for specialty panels

- Conduct sensory panelist accreditation and training

- Maintain and supply inventory of the sensory lab

- Manage data entry and specifications

Key qualifications include:

- Bachelor’s degree in food science, statistics, chemical engineering, or other relevant degree

- Sensory background/experience required

- Strong interpersonal/communication skills

- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to gather and analyze data

- Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive projects to conclusion

- Confidence, adaptability, and resiliency in challenging situations and a fast-paced environment

- Must be of legal drinking age (21) by start of employment

- Unrestricted U.S. work authorization that does not require sponsorship

This is a 12-month contract position beginning July 2027, with an opportunity to join Diageo in a full-time position upon completion.

## Skills

### Required
- food science
- statistics
- chemical engineering
- sensory background
- interpersonal skills
- problem-solving skills
- data analysis

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