Sensory Operations Specialist

Title: Sensory Operations Specialist

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Duration: 12 Months

100% Onsite

Job Description

• The Sensory Operations Specialist provides support for documentation, sample coordination, and compliance within sensory testing operations.
• This role ensures that procedures are followed accurately and consistently, and that documentation is maintained to support audit readiness and quality standards.
• The specialist also supports lab activities by assisting with the logistics of sensory sample testing, ensuring smooth coordination across teams and alignment with established priorities.
• Key responsibilities include assisting with the creation, revision, and formatting of standard procedures and forms related to sensory operations.
• The specialist supports documentation updates in collaboration with procedure owners, maintains organized records of procedures, and facilitates change requests.
• Adherence to established documentation practices is critical to ensure accuracy, traceability, and compliance.
• In support of compliance and quality initiatives, the specialist contributes to Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes by documenting corrective actions, tracking implementation status, and ensuring timely closure of action items.
• They help monitor procedural adherence and escalate deviations to appropriate stakeholders.
• The role also supports training efforts related to procedural compliance and documentation workflows.
• In support of lab activities, the specialist assists with the logistics of sensory sample testing from various internal departments, including manufacturing, quality assurance, and research and development.
• They help ensure that all required documentation is accurately gathered and maintained, and that sample-related information is clearly communicated to support testing plans and overall operational efficiency.
• Cross-functional collaboration is essential in this role.
• The specialist works with quality, manufacturing, and product development teams to gather necessary information for sensory evaluations.
• They support communication with stakeholders regarding documentation needs and procedural updates, and assist with training team members on procedural compliance and documentation workflows.
• Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Quality Assurance, or a related field, along with at least three years of experience in sensory science, quality control, or manufacturing with a strong emphasis on compliance and documentation practices.
• Demonstrated experience supporting regulatory or procedural compliance in a lab or manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, along with proficiency in document management systems and standard office software.
• Preferred qualifications include experience in a plant, manufacturing, or regulated lab setting, familiarity with quality systems and documentation practices, and knowledge of sensory

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.