Senior R&D Formulator (Food Tech)

Job Description:

• 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.