Food Technologist

PT Takasago International Indonesia; Tangerang; On-site; IDR 8.000.000 - 12.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flavor manufacturer in Indonesia is seeking a Food Technologist to create and improve flavor samples. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring quality standards, and innovating new food concepts. A bachelor's degree in Food Technology is required, along with 2 years of industry experience. This position offers a chance to explore new tastes and contribute to exciting projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably from the same industry.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and methodology.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compounded samples meet the requirements.
• Prototyping and developing new ideas/concepts.
• Perform daily tasks such as material preparation and mixing.

Skills

Basic chemistry

Sensory skills

Attention to details

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Food Technology or related field

Job description

As a Food Technologist, you will perform specialized and compounding of flavor samples, especially for sweet samples, for submission to customers.

You will be based in BSD, and you’ll directly report to Application Manager, in this role you will be responsible for:

• Ensure compounded samples meet the requirements
• Prototyping and developing new ideas/concepts and modifying existing ones to meet project objectives.
• Perform daily tasks such as material preparation, weighing, mixing, cooking and organizing tastings either independently or collaboratively with the team.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including flavorists, Marketing and Sales team to establish product specifications.
• Record all methods, tasks and findings of assigned projects in required format
• Generate, evaluate and recommend new methods, ingredients, projects and equipment. Suggest solutions for existing and potential issues
• Design, prepare and implement shelf-life testing for specific projects

Are you someone who enjoys and loves eating and exploring new food and beverages? Who wants to begin a new taste adventure and learn new things with your partner & our flavor teams? Then join us!

Requirements:

• Min. bachelor degree in Food Technology, Chemical Engineer, or any related field.
• Min. 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably from the same industry
• Basic chemistry, sensory skills and knowledge of laboratory procedures and methodology
• Attention to details and meticulous
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good Communication and presentation skills.

About Us:

We are a leading manufacturer of flavours and fragrances. We believe in seeking to define, refine and recreate the very essence of taste and smell, the most elusive of our senses and the most illusory.