Flavourist (Savoury)

GMP Technologies; Indonesia; Remote; IDR 180,000,000 - 340,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Technologies (S) Pte. Ltd. is seeking a creative Savour Flavourist to develop regional South East Asian savoury flavours for snacks, sauces and ready meals.

The role requires strong knowledge of Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian and Indonesian flavor profiles, hands-on GC/MS/HPLC, sensory testing, and collaboration with applications, procurement and QC to scale up projects.

Candidates with a food science background and SEA ingredients experience will thrive in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master in Food Science or Chemistry; flavourist cert a plus.
• 5 years in savoury flavour creation with SEA profiles.
• Proficiency in GC/MS, HPLC, sensory analysis.
• Deep knowledge of SEA ingredients and regional cooking.

Responsibilities

• Develop savoury flavour systems inspired by SE Asian cuisine.
• Work with ingredients like lemongrass, galangal, fish sauce, shrimp paste.
• Conduct bench-top trials and sensory evaluations.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to align flavours.

Skills

Flavour development

Savoury flavouring

Sensory evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master in Food Science or Chemistry

Flavourist certification (IFT/SOCFA)

Tools

GC/MS

HPLC

Sensory analysis tools

Job description

We are seeking a creative and experiencedSavour Flavouristwith expertise inSouth East Asian flavoursto join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of traditional and contemporary taste profiles from the region (e.g., Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Indonesian) and the ability to develop innovative, authentic, and market-leading savoury flavour solutions for food & beverage applications.

Job Description

• Flavour Development:
  Create, modify, and optimize savoury flavour systems inspired by South East Asian cuisine (e.g., umami-rich notes, herbal blends, fermented profiles, spicy accents).
  Work with ingredients like lemongrass, galangal, fish sauce, shrimp paste, tamarind, coconut, kaffir lime, and regional chilies.
  Develop both natural and artificial flavour solutions for snacks, sauces, seasonings, instant noodles, ready meals, and other applications.
• Market & Trend Awareness:
  Stay updated on South East Asian culinary trends, consumer preferences, and regional authenticity demands.
  Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to align flavours with market needs.
• Technical Expertise:
  Conduct bench-top trials, stability testing, and sensory evaluations.
  Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, FEMA, Halal, local regulations).
  Troubleshoot flavour interactions in finished products (e.g., masking off-notes, heat stability).
• Collaboration & Innovation:
  Work with cross-functional teams (applications, procurement, QC) to scale up successful flavours.
  Support customer projects with tailored solutions and rapid prototyping.

Requirement

• Bachelors/Masters in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field. Flavourist certification (e.g., IFT, SOCFA) is a plus.
• 5 years in savoury flavour creation, with a focus on South East Asian profiles.
• Proficiency in GC/MS, HPLC, sensory analysis, and flavour chemistry.
• Deep familiarity with South East Asian ingredients, cooking techniques, and regional taste preferences.

GMP Technologies (S) Pte. Ltd. | EA License: 11C3793