Coffee R&D Innovator: Formulate & Elevate Blends

PT Kapal Api Global; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 133,920,000 - 267,840,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Kapal Api Global is seeking a Coffee Research and Development Specialist to turn ideas into exceptional coffee products. From concept through laboratory and production trials, you will drive formulation and testing to ensure premium quality and consistency.

You will lead sensory evaluation, collaborate with cross-functional teams for trials, scale-up, and commercialization, and help ensure regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or a related field.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in Research and Development preferably in coffee product development.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in coffee evaluation, including blending, cupping, sensory assessment, and raw material evaluation.
• Knowledge of food regulations, BPOM registration, packaging compliance, and export requirements.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with strong communication skills in both Indonesian and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and formulate coffee products from concept and recipe creation through laboratory and production trials.
• Improve existing coffee products through reformulation, raw material substitution, and process optimization.
• Conduct product testing and sensory evaluation to ensure quality, consistency, and desired coffee profile.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product trials, scale-up, and commercialization.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or a related field

Job description

PT Kapal Api Global is seeking a Coffee Research and Development Specialist to turn ideas into exceptional coffee products. From concept through laboratory and production trials, you will drive formulation and testing to ensure premium quality and consistency.

You will lead sensory evaluation, collaborate with cross-functional teams for trials, scale-up, and commercialization, and help ensure regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.