Company DescriptionEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.Job DescriptionPrincipal Chemist Group Leader - Sensory- responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Technical lead with overall responsibility for descriptive, expert and difference testing:Oversees experimental design, test programming in Compusense or equivalent sensory software, product procurement and regulatory paperwork, completion of testing, analysis and reportingWork directly with external clients to set project timelines and fulfill requestsAbility to deliver clear insights through analyzing multiple/complex data sets.Work directly with client R&D, global sensory, marketing and quality stakeholders as a sensory subject matter expert:Manage a team of sensory scientists and lab technicians to ensure testing is completed on time and according to the test design:Supervise others in performing client's service requirementsConduct semiannual performance reviews, interview applicants, keep training records up to date for assigned employees, perform succession planning in preparation for growthCoach and develop individual and team to maximize performanceMonitor and approve employees' time worked through time-entry systemRecruit, train and monitor panelist performance for 5+ sensory panels of 100+ panelists to ensure quality of sensory dataEnsure adherence to client's global panel performance standardsWillingness to learn and utilize established client analyses in software such as R software, XLStatPerform work for both routine and non-routine work as specified by separate and applicable technical job description for individualDevelop and implement operational improvementsCoach, train, and develop others within the group with respect to their personal development and effective implementation of operational improvementsCoordinate workflow and perform daily monitoring to meet TATConfront and address problems, concerns, and performance issuesSupport and promote company policies and proceduresPerform and/or assign other duties as requested to ensure smooth operation of departmentPerform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employment regulationsApplies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriateMeets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaborationPerforms other duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, Market Research, Statistics or related science (i.e. Chemistry) requiredMaster's or Doctoral Degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, Market Research, Psychology, Statistics or related science preferredAt least 10-15 years related experience in sensory.At least 3-5 years in leadershipOnline Sensory Program CertificateAdditional InformationPosition is full-time, Monday- Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM overtime as needed.Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Winston-Salem, NC are encouraged to apply.Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysAuthorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship#LI-EB1Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.