**Job Description :** _Note: This is a 12-month contract starting July 2025_ Celebrating life, everyday everywhere is our purpose at Diageo. Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer, including Crown Royal, Ciroc, Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Smirnoff, Bulleit, Ketel One and Don Julio. Our ambition is to become one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Would you like to join us on our journey to achieve that ambition? **Sensory Specialist** As a member of the Sensory Technical Development Program (TDT), you will get first-hand experience with our work, our people, our values, and our culture. TDT contractors are given real responsibilities and challenges with projects that have an immediate impact on the business. Throughout the year, you are given multiple opportunities to interact with senior management through both their project work as well as informational and cultural events. All contractors also receive individual coaching and training from their immediate manager and cross-functional mentor. You will be encouraged to perform to our high standards and are given the same kind of performance feedback we give our full-time employees. **During the 12-month contract, you** **will:** + Gain industry sensory knowledge and experience while supporting Diageo Sensory Team projects + Prepare and implement sensory tests of alcoholic beverages to support project objectives + Prepare samples for specialty panels, (i.e. vodka, whiskey, and rum panels) + Conduct sensory panelist accreditation and trainings + Maintain and supply inventory of the sensory lab + Lead data entry and specifications **Key Qualifications** + Obtained or expecting to obtain a minimum Bachelors academic degree by July 2025, studying one of the following subjects: Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Ag/Bio Engineering, Biochemistry, or other relevant degree + Sensory experience required + Strong interpersonal/communication skills + Strong problem-solving skills and ability to capture and analyze data + Proven 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 by start of employment Salary Range: Minimum Salary: $36.00/hour Maximum Salary: $36.00/hour **Worker Type :** Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term) **Primary Location:** Plainfield Tech Centre **Additional Locations :** **Job Posting Start Date :** 2024-09-05 With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential. **DRINKiQ** What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ (https://www.drinkiq.com/en-gb/)