Sensory Evaluation Specialist - Food and Feed Quality

Japfa; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 60,000,000 - 90,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk is seeking a detail-oriented Sensory Evaluation Staff to plan, execute, and analyze sensory tests for our food and feed products at the Megamendung, Bogor site.

You will recruit and train sensory panelists, prepare samples and questionnaires, analyze data with statistical software, and collaborate with R&D, QC, and Marketing to support product improvement while maintaining a compliant sensory lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• 1–2 years in sensory evaluation, QA, or product development in food/feed industries.
• Strong understanding of sensory evaluation methodologies, statistics, and software.
• Excellent sensory acuity with no allergies affecting testing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and statistical tools.
• Strong communication and leadership of sensory panels.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, set up, and conduct sensory evaluation tests (discrimination, descriptive, consumer) for raw materials, in-process, and finished goods.
• Recruit, train, monitor, and maintain internal sensory evaluators.
• Prepare sensory samples, environments, and questionnaires per SOPs.
• Analyze sensory data with statistical software and prepare reports with findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with R&D, QC, and Marketing to support product development and quality consistency.
• Maintain and manage the sensory laboratory, calibration, inventory, and hygiene standards.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline

Job description

PT Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk is seeking a detail-oriented Sensory Evaluation Staff to plan, execute, and analyze sensory tests for our food and feed products at the Megamendung, Bogor site.

You will recruit and train sensory panelists, prepare samples and questionnaires, analyze data with statistical software, and collaborate with R&D, QC, and Marketing to support product improvement while maintaining a compliant sensory lab.