Research And Development Specialist

Bumbu Bunda; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 100,440,000 - 167,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Bumbu Bunda is seeking a Food R&D specialist to develop MPASI and baby/toddler foods aligned with consumer needs and regulatory standards. You will test formulations, evaluate sensory attributes, and ensure safety across product trials.

The role involves documenting results, preparing technical reports, and coordinating with Production, QA, Regulatory, and Marketing to support successful product launches in a dynamic market in Indonesia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required in a related field.
• Experience in food R&D, especially baby food MPASI or processed foods, is a plus.
• Understanding of basic food formulation, processing, sensory eval, and safety principles.
• Familiarity with labeling, specs, shelf-life testing, and BPOM regulations is advantageous.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, creative, and able to document results and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve MPASI and baby/toddler foods based on consumer needs and market trends.
• Create, test, and refine recipes by selecting ingredients and evaluating taste, texture, aroma, and consistency.
• Conduct product trials, sensory evaluations, and shelf-life testing to ensure quality and safety.
• Ensure formulations comply with BPOM regulations and baby/toddler food requirements.
• Prepare development reports and coordinate with Production, QA, Regulatory, and Marketing for launches.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Creative

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, Food Engineering, or related field

Job description

1. Develop and improve food products, particularly MPASI and baby/toddler food, based on consumer needs, nutritional requirements, and market trends.
2. Create, test, and refine recipes by selecting suitable ingredients, determining formulations, and evaluating taste, texture, aroma, and consistency.
3. Conduct product trials, sensory evaluations, and shelf-life testing to ensure product quality, safety, and consistency.
4. Ensure product formulations and development processes comply with applicable food safety standards, BPOM regulations, and relevant requirements for baby and toddler food.
5. Prepare product development reports, technical documentation, and trial records, while coordinating with Production, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory, and Marketing teams to support successful product launches.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, Food Engineering, or a related field.
2. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; experience in food R&D, particularly baby food, MPASI, or processed food products, is an advantage.
3. Understand basic food formulation, food processing, sensory evaluation, and food safety principles.
4. Familiarity with food labeling, ingredient specifications, shelf-life testing, and BPOM regulations is an advantage.
5. Detail-oriented, analytical, creative, and capable of conducting product trials, documenting results, and working collaboratively across departments.