Sensory and Application Specialist

PT GREENFIELDS INDONESIA; Jawa Timur; On-site; IDR 40.000 - 60.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Indonesia seeks a Sensory & Application Specialist responsible for overseeing sensory evaluations, conducting application trials, and enhancing product quality. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and at least 2 years of experience in sensory analysis or R&D. The role requires strong sensory acuity, knowledge of dairy processing, and capabilities in statistical analysis. This position is located in Malang and offers the chance to contribute to quality improvements in dairy products.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in sensory analysis, R&D, QA, or application work in dairy or food manufacturing.
• Experience in dairy products is preferred.
• Knowledge of dairy chemistry, microbiology, and processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the sensory program for dairy products.
• Conduct application trials for dairy products in different end uses.
• Collaborate with QA to establish sensory acceptance criteria.

Skills

Strong sensory acuity

Statistical analysis for sensory data

Cross-functional collaboration

Leading panels

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, Nutrition, or related field

Tools

Sensory software

Job description

The Sensory & Application Specialist is responsible for leading sensory evaluation activities, developing application trials, and supporting product development and quality improvement in dairy manufacturing. The role ensures that product sensory attributes meet consumer expectations, regulatory requirements, and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sensory Evaluation

Develop, manage, and maintain the company’s sensory program for dairy products

Design sensory tests such as: Triangle test, Descriptive profiling, Hedonic

Train, screen, and manage internal sensory panels

Establish sensory attributes, lexicons, and scoring guidelines for each product category

Conduct routine sensory evaluations for: production release, Shelf‑life studies, Reformulated products, Supplier ingredient changes

Analyze sensory data and reports

2. Application & Product Development Support

Conduct application trials for dairy products in different end uses

Evaluate performance of raw materials in applications.

Support product development specialist in prototyping, reformulation, and troubleshooting product or process issues.

Validate product performance after process changes

Recommend improvements in texture, flavor, stability, and overall sensory experience

3. Quality & Process Improvement

Collaborate with QA to establish sensory acceptance criteria for finished products.

Participate in investigations such as customer complaints by providing sensory analysis.

Monitor sensory trends in production batches; identify abnormal flavor notes

Support shelf‑life determination and verification studies.

Contribute to continuous improvement projects for product quality consistency.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, Nutrition, or related field.

Sensory Science certification is an advantage.

Minimum 2 years in sensory analysis, R&D, QA, or application work within dairy or food manufacturing.

Experience in dairy products is preferred.

Strong sensory acuity and ability to detect subtle flavor/texture differences.

Knowledge of dairy chemistry, microbiology, and processing.

Familiarity with sensory software is a plus.

Good understanding of statistical analysis for sensory data.

Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Ability to lead panels and provide structured feedback.

Willing to be placed in Malang.

PT. Greenfields Indonesia is a Dairy Company that was established by a group of Australian and Indonesian entrepreneurs with strong agribusiness expertise and experience. The company has more than 18 years’ experience in producing various Fresh Dairy Product for Indonesia and the regional market and is a market leader for Fresh milk product in Indonesia. Our commitment is to be the best in the Dairy Industry by providing quality nutrition for healthy living, through our natural, fresh dairy product.