Sensory Analysis and Consumer Research Assistant

Description

**Description:** ---------------- AINIA is a private technological center with over 35 years of experience in R\+D\+i. We work to enhance corporate competitiveness through innovation, leading sustainable technological development. Our R\+D\+i projects are developed transversally, with teams comprising specialists from diverse technologies to deliver comprehensive solutions. Continuous innovation is the essence of our culture and drives us daily to strengthen collaboration with companies and public institutions. To fulfill this mission, AINIA is seeking to incorporate into its professional team a: **Sensory Analysis and Consumer Research Assistant** Key responsibilities include: * Preparing and assembling samples required for experimental laboratory analyses. * Collaborating with department technicians in conducting sensory analysis tests and experiments. * Managing inventory and stock levels of instruments and samples required for analyses. * Maintaining and caring for the sensory analysis laboratory facilities, ensuring their proper upkeep as well as that of associated instrumentation. * Executing assigned technical activities (e.g., preparation and conduct of sessions, questionnaires, result processing, consumer reception, etc.). * Performing administrative tasks arising from Consumer Laboratory operations (e.g., managing the consumer database, issuing invitations, telephonic scheduling of consumers, receiving and attending to consumers, etc.). **Requirements:** --------------- We seek a candidate holding a **Higher Vocational Training Certificate / FP II** in **Food Industries, Dietetics, Hospitality, or a related field**, with knowledge of Laboratory Techniques, Chemical Analysis, Food Industry, or similar disciplines. In terms of competencies, the selected candidate must be proactive, organized, responsible, solution-oriented, and capable of teamwork. **What we offer:** * The opportunity to join one of Europe’s leading technological centers by number of member companies, with over 35 years in the market, a committed team, strong vocation, and continuous improvement orientation. * A stable contract and competitive remuneration. * Cutting-edge and innovative R\+D projects within their respective sectors. * Intensive working hours during summer months, plus Christmas, Easter, Fallas, and bridge holidays. * Flexible working hours to improve work-life balance. * Department-specific training, including language courses. * Free parking. * Benefits: meal vouchers, company physician, discounts on private health insurance and gym membership. *At AINIA, we firmly believe in genuine equality between women and men. We promote an inclusive, diverse workplace free from any form of discrimination. All applications will be evaluated solely based on professional merits and competencies, without distinction regarding gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, origin, or age.*