Technical Development Program, Sensory

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.

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• 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

• 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