Sensory Analysis Assistant – Minneapolis-based – 100% On-site M-F

Department: Sensory
Reports to: Sensory Lab Manager
Status: Full Time/ Exempt/ Benefits eligible

About Cafe Imports

At Cafe Imports, we are dedicated to importing, exporting, and assisting in the development of the world’s best specialty coffees. We strongly believe that great coffee comes from great people, and guided by this belief, we proudly invest our time, efforts, and resources into our relationships both at home and at origin. Our team is made up of passionate, inquisitive, and innovative individuals collaborating together to bring the highest-quality green coffees to market.

In everything we do, we look to increase the quality of life for those involved—from tree to cup—through the commerce of coffee. This means investing in new avenues for growth and development, creating and sharing accessible educational resources, and building sustainable and proactive business practices.

Cafe Imports seeks motivated, forward-thinking, and collaborative individuals to apply for our Sensory Analysis Assistant Technician position. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and incentives. Not a remote role, 100% onsite.

Sensory Analysis Assistant

A full-time, on-site, position at Cafe Imports working in the Sensory Analysis department in daily lab activities toward the larger goal of supporting Cafe Imports with industry-leading sensory analysis, coffee knowledge, and assessment, and operational professionalism.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Daily cupping, a critical part in supporting the sensory evaluation process by ensuring each cupping session is executed with precision and consistency
  • Data entry, including looking up and communication of lab results
  • Pre and post analysis coffee sample organization
  • Communication to relevant internal and external stakeholders on a frequent basis
  • Light lab maintenance and cleaning
  • Liaison to Sales for sample requests

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

  • Ability to work on projects independently in a multi-faceted department.
  • Ability to take direction and correction professionally and constructively.
  • Display basic, technical sensory discernment.
  • Ability to manage time, work with precision, and complete closely timed tasks.
  • Familiarity and comfort with spreadsheets and low-error typing.
  • MS Excel or related data entry
  • Required Travel: Infrequent travel to domestic or international locations for coffee events, origin countries in a support role
  • Highly valued: Prior work in higher volume coffee or other beverage sensory or sample labs, understanding of statistics.
  • 100% Onsite position, M-F

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Benefits:

  • Salary: $44,000 – $48,000 USD annually
  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health insurance, 401K, etc.

How to Apply:

  • E-mail cover letters and résumés to jobs@cafeimports.com. Please, no calls.
  • Visit our website to learn more about us: www.cafeimports.com

Cafe Imports values and celebrates diversity. The coffee industry is only possible because of the myriad of people, cultures, and identities contributing to the supply chain. We strive to reflect this diversity within our company, believing it strengthens our ability to understand and connect with the world around us. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, individual qualifications, and merits without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status, and will accommodate disabilities or special needs.