Research & Development

About the role

This role involves developing, formulating, and modifying recipes for processed meat products in accordance with company quality standards. You will work on product development projects from laboratory scale through to mass production, conducting sensory analysis and competitive product comparisons to enhance product competitiveness.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, formulate, and modify recipes for processed meat products according to company quality standards
• Provide creative and innovative ideas for new product development
• Execute product development projects according to established work plans and timelines
• Collect and analyze data and supporting information in the product development process
• Conduct laboratory trials and scale up production processes
• Ensure all developed products meet quality standards, food safety, and applicable regulations
• Perform comparative analysis of products with competitors to improve product competitiveness
• Coordinate with Production, QA/QC, Marketing, and relevant parties in product launch and production sustainability
• Assist in developing SOPs, production process flows, and product handling guidelines

About you

• Minimum S1 qualification in Food Technology, Animal Product Technology, or related field
• Understanding of Meat Science and characteristics of raw meat materials
• Open to Fresh Graduates; experience in Food or Frozen Food industry is an advantage
• Proficient in developing and modifying processed meat product recipes to achieve quality targets and cost efficiency
• Understanding of characteristics and functional properties of specialty food ingredients for meat product applications
• Ability to conduct objective sensory analysis (texture, taste, aroma, color, and product appearance)
• Understanding of processed meat production processes from laboratory to mass production scale
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities
• Creative and innovative in new product development
• Able to manage parallel targets in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with good time management skills