Senior R&D Formulator (Food Tech)

• Develop new product formulations and improve existing ones in taste, texture, stability, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct laboratory trials (bench tests) for powder-based and ready-to-consume products.
• Prepare product samples for internal evaluation and organoleptic testing.
• Perform stability tests including pH, color, aroma, solubility, viscosity, and shelf-life.
• Select suitable raw materials (flavors, sweeteners, stabilizers, colorants, functional ingredients) for formulation needs.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding raw material samples and technical data.
• Create formulation documents, raw material specifications, and standard procedures for production.
• Support production scale-up trials and provide recommendations based on trial outcomes.
• Ensure all formulations comply with BPOM, Halal, and food safety regulations.
• Conduct research on market trends, competitor products, and new ingredient innovations.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree (S1) in Food Technology.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in R&D formulation within the food, beverage, or supplement industry.
• Experienced in new product development from formulation to production scale-up.
• Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP, BPOM, Halal, and ISO 22000 standards.
• Good understanding of raw material characteristics and product formulation processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently as well as in a team.