Perfumer / Senior R&D Specialist (Fragrance & Flavor Integration)

Lavie Maneur; Tangerang; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fragrance and flavor company in Tangerang is looking for a Perfumer / Senior R&D Specialist to develop and refine formulations for various applications. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in fragrance or flavor R&D, with proficiency in formulation and sensory evaluation. Strong olfactory sensitivity and the ability to coordinate with related teams are essential for this role. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, and opportunities for growth into leadership roles are available.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in fragrance or flavor R&D.
• Proficiency in formulation, raw material analysis, sensory evaluation, and stability testing.
• Strong olfactory sensitivity and structured documentation habits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine fragrance and flavor formulations for various applications.
• Conduct olfactory evaluations, stability testing, and performance analysis.
• Manage formulation data, evaluation results, and documentation systematically.

Skills

Fragrance formulation

Flavor formulation

Olfactory evaluation

Raw material analysis

Stability testing

Documentation skills

Self-management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Technology, Pharmacy

Job description

Perfumer / Senior R&D Specialist (Fragrance & Flavor Integration)

Develop and refine fragrance and flavor formulations for various applications (e.g., personal care, home care, or flavor-based products).

Conduct olfactory evaluations, stability testing, and performance analysis.

Research and assess raw materials including essential oils, molecules, aroma chemicals, and flavor compounds.

Ensure compliance with IFRA, FEMA, BPOM, and internal safety standards.

Research & Formulation

• Develop and refine fragrance and flavor formulations for various applications (e.g., personal care, home care, or flavor-based products).
• Conduct olfactory evaluations, stability testing, and performance analysis.
• Research and assess raw materials including essential oils, molecules, aroma chemicals, and flavor compounds.
• Ensure compliance with IFRA, FEMA, BPOM, and internal safety standards.

Technical & Laboratory Operations

• Manage formulation data, evaluation results, and documentation systematically.
• Maintain lab samples, formulation archives, and testing records.
• Coordinate with related teams (production and marketing) to ensure formulation feasibility and consistency.
• Operate independently in planning, executing, and reporting R&D activities.

Innovation & Integration

• Explore new fragrance‑flavor integration concepts and identify potential cross‑category synergies.
• Monitor market and ingredient trends to translate insights into innovative formulations.
• Participate in sensory evaluation sessions and contribute ideas for new product concepts.

Growth & Collaboration

• Demonstrate strong ownership and initiative in managing personal projects and lab activities.
• Contribute to documentation standards and workflow improvements within the R&D lab.
• Prepare to mentor future junior staff or assistants as the department expands.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (S1) in Chemistry, Food Technology, Pharmacy, or other related disciplines.
• Experience: 3–5 years in fragrance or flavor R&D, ideally in a fragrance/flavor house environment.
• Proficiency in formulation, raw material analysis, sensory evaluation, and stability testing.
• Familiarity with IFRA / FEMA / BPOM standards.
• Strong olfactory sensitivity and structured documentation habits.
• Soft skills: self‑management, initiative, attention to detail, and readiness to grow into a leadership role.
• Preferred: understanding of both fragrance and flavor integration to support cross‑category innovation.