R&D Manager

Talent Hunts Indonesia; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food engineering company in Jakarta seeks a seasoned product development specialist. Responsibilities include planning and executing research, consumer service, and inventory control. Applicants must have a Bachelor's in Food Engineering and at least 5 years of experience with deep expertise in microbiological analysis and food safety standards. Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in research and product development.
• Deep understanding of HACCP, GMP, Halal, Sanitation, and Food Safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews related to the research.
• Coordinate with Marketing for customer specifications.
• Evaluate and resolve obstacles during research.
• Assist consumers with product issues.

Skills

Microbiological Analysis

Hydrocolloids

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Planning of Research and Product Development Activities:
   • Conduct literature reviews related to the research being undertaken.
   • Define research and development workflow.
   • Gather as much information as possible on product development from customers.
   • Coordinate with the Marketing department for the specifications requested by customers and for product matching.
2. Execution of Research and Product Development and Its Applications:
   • Evaluate quality and price targets and take action when necessary.
   • Evaluate and find solutions to obstacles and deviations that occur during research.
   • Collaborate with the QC department for necessary analyses.
   • Prepare research reports.
3. Consumer Service:
   • Assist and provide solutions to consumers if there are issues with purchased products or samples provided.
   • Visit consumers when required by the Marketing Department.
   • Analyze competitor samples provided by the Marketing Department for comparison or reference.
4. Control of Inventory for Materials and Equipment:
   • Control the stock of materials and equipment in the R&D department.
   • Monitor the materials used in research.
5. Maintenance, Calibration, and Repair:
   • Monitor the implementation of maintenance, verification, and calibration.
   • Provide status updates on the results of maintenance, verification, and calibration.
6. Perform other activities related to tasks and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Food Engineering or related field
• At least 5 years of experience.
• Expertise in Microbiological Analysis and Hydrocolloids.
• Understanding of HACCP, GMP, Halal, Sanitation, and Food Safety.