Sensory Evaluation Specialist — Food & Feed

Pt Japfa Food Indonesia; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 108,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pt Japfa Food Indonesia is seeking a detail-oriented Sensory Evaluation Staff to plan, execute, and analyze sensory tests for our food and feed products. You will recruit and train a panel, prepare samples and questionnaires, and report findings to support product development and quality assurance.

Placement includes Megamendung, Bogor, with involvement in on-site lab activities. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related science and 1–2 years in sensory evaluation, QA, or product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in sensory evaluation, quality assurance, or product development, preferably in food/beverage or animal feed.
• Strong understanding of sensory evaluation methodologies, statistics, and sensory software.

Responsibilities

• Design, set up, and conduct sensory evaluation tests (discrimination, descriptive, and consumer tests).
• Recruit, train, monitor, and maintain a panel of internal sensory evaluators.
• Prepare sensory samples, testing environments, and questionnaires per SOPs.
• Analyze sensory data using statistical software and prepare reports with findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with R&D, QC, and Marketing to support new product development and ensure quality.
• Maintain and manage the sensory laboratory, including equipment calibration and safety standards.

Skills

Sensory evaluation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related

Tools

Statistical software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pt Japfa Food Indonesia is seeking a detail-oriented Sensory Evaluation Staff to plan, execute, and analyze sensory tests for our food and feed products. You will recruit and train a panel, prepare samples and questionnaires, and report findings to support product development and quality assurance.

Placement includes Megamendung, Bogor, with involvement in on-site lab activities. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related science and 1–2 years in sensory evaluation, QA, or product