Senior Food Formulation Scientist (R&D)

evolene indonesia; Banten; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Job summary

evolene indonesia in Indonesia seeks a product formulation and R&D specialist to develop new products and improve taste, texture, stability, and cost efficiency through bench tests and scale-up trials. You will prepare samples, conduct stability tests (pH, color, aroma, solubility, viscosity, shelf-life), select raw materials, coordinate with suppliers, and create formulation documents for production.

Ensure BPOM, Halal, and food safety compliance while monitoring market trends and new

Qualifications

• Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Food Technology/Chemical Engineering or other relevant field.
• At least 2 years of R&D experience in the food/beverage/supplement industry.
• Understanding of GMP, HACCP, BPOM, Halal, ISO 22000, etc. principles.
• Understanding of sensory testing principles.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new product formulations and improve existing ones in taste, texture, stability, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct laboratory trials (bench tests) for powder-based and ready-to-consume products.
• Prepare product samples for internal evaluation and organoleptic testing.
• Perform stability tests including pH, color, aroma, solubility, viscosity, and shelf-life.
• Select suitable raw materials (flavors, sweeteners, stabilizers, colorants, functional ingredients) for formulation needs.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding raw material samples and technical data.
• Create formulation documents, raw material specifications, and standard procedures for production.
• Support production scale-up trials and provide recommendations based on trial outcomes.
• Ensure all formulations comply with BPOM, Halal, and food safety regulations.
• Conduct research on market trends, competitor products, and new ingredient innovations.

Skills

R&D experience

GMP/HACCP/ISO 22000 knowledge

Sensory testing knowledge

Attention to detail

Good communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or Chemical Engineering

Job description

evolene indonesia in Indonesia seeks a product formulation and R&D specialist to develop new products and improve taste, texture, stability, and cost efficiency through bench tests and scale-up trials. You will prepare samples, conduct stability tests (pH, color, aroma, solubility, viscosity, shelf-life), select raw materials, coordinate with suppliers, and create formulation documents for production.

Ensure BPOM, Halal, and food safety compliance while monitoring market trends and new