Senior Food R&D Designer - Flavors & Textures

Evolene Indonesia; Tangerang; On-site; IDR 133,920,000 - 223,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolene Indonesia seeks a skilled Food R&D professional to develop and optimize product formulations for taste, texture, stability and cost efficiency. You will run bench tests for powder-based and ready-to-consume products, prepare samples for internal evaluation, and support scale-up trials.

You will perform stability assessments (pH, color, aroma, solubility, viscosity, shelf-life), select raw materials, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure compliance with BPOM, Halal, and food safety

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Food Technology or Chemical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of R&D experience in food/beverage/supplement industry.
• Understanding of GMP, HACCP, BPOM, Halal, ISO 22000 principles.
• Understanding of sensory testing principles.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve product formulations for taste, texture, stability, and cost.
• Conduct laboratory trials 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).
• 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

GMP & HACCP knowledge

Food safety knowledge (BPOM/Halal/ISO

Sensory testing principles

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Food Technology or Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

Evolene Indonesia seeks a skilled Food R&D professional to develop and optimize product formulations for taste, texture, stability and cost efficiency. You will run bench tests for powder-based and ready-to-consume products, prepare samples for internal evaluation, and support scale-up trials.

You will perform stability assessments (pH, color, aroma, solubility, viscosity, shelf-life), select raw materials, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure compliance with BPOM, Halal, and food safety