Development Analyst

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Plentong; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office coffee & tea all day

Sports perks

Office allowances

Job summary

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) APAC R&D is seeking a Development Analyst to support product development, adaptation, trials, and sensory testing under guidance. This entry‑level role provides exposure to core R&D processes and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

You will assist with specifications, data collection, and documentation while learning through hands‑on participation in lab, pilot plant, and factory trials, helping regional and global projects grow JDE's portfolio.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science & Nutrition, or related field.
• Less than 2 years post-graduation in a relevant field.
• Good verbal and written English; Bahasa Melayu and/or Mandarin advantageous.
• Able to taste and describe food/drink.

Responsibilities

• Represent R&D in simple Adapt for Excellence projects.
• Lead simple adaptation products under guidance within a defined scope, budget and timeline.
• Create, update and maintain specifications in line with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Execute sensory tests, including sample preparation, test setup, data collection, and basic analysis.
• Support R&D sensory testing and lab, pilot plant, and factory trials.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Packaging, Regulatory, Food Safety & Quality, and Innovation Technology.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and sensory records.
• Follow SOPs and adjust standardized methods as appropriate.
• Communicate project progress, findings and conclusions to stakeholders with guidance.

Skills

Sensory analysis

English proficiency

Bahasa Melayu

Mandarin

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Chemical Engineering

Food Science & Nutrition

Job description

It’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. AtJACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE), we’ve made it our mission to find out. Our people have been raising the bar since day one, thinking fast and acting even faster to make an impact that’s felt around the world. JDE is the home to some of the most well‑known coffee brands in the world.

For more than 265 years, we have been inspired by the belief. Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries around the world through iconic household names including: Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L’OR, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao & Gevalia etc.

It’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. AtJACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE), we’ve made it our mission to find out. Our people have been raising the bar since day one, thinking fast and acting even faster to make an impact that’s felt around the world. JDE is the home to some of the most well‑known coffee brands in the world.

For more than 265 years, we have been inspired by the belief. Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries around the world through iconic household names including: Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L’OR, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao & Gevalia etc.

Job Description

Development Analyst is part of the APAC R&D Department and supports product development and adaptation activities across regional and global projects. This entry‑level role provides exposure to core R&D processes, including specification creation, sensory testing, trials, and basic project execution, under the guidance of a team lead or manager.

This role collaborates with cross‑functional partners within R&D, including Product Development, Packaging, Regulatory, Food Safety & Quality, and Innovation Technology, and works with regional and global stakeholders as required. The Development Analyst takes a hands‑on approach to support trials, tastings, and data collection, contributing to projects that support future portfolio growth.

• Represents R&D in simple Adapt for Excellence projects.
• Lead simple adaptation products under guidance of the team lead or manger within a defined scope, budget and timeline.
• Create, update maintain specifications in line with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Execute sensory tests, including sample preparation, test setup, data collection, and basic analysis.
• Support R&D sensory testing
• Support laboratory, pilot plant, and factory trials through hands‑on participation, coordination, and documentation.
• Contribute to complex regional or global projects as a project team member.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Product Development, Packaging, Regulatory, Food Safety & Quality, and Innovation Technology.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, trial reports, and sensory records in accordance with R&D and quality systems
• Responsible for operating / maintaining simple equipment and facilities. Assuring good manufacturing practices with respect to maintenance and hygiene.
• Support and learn Specialist tasks as appropriate including (but not limited to): defining and leading pilot/plant trials, collecting experimental data, writing technical reports, developing prototypes, completing sensory, chemical, physical and analytical assessments of product, defining pack functional spec and selecting materials, completing physical lab testing and requesting/arranging external testing, writing technical reports.
• Adopts and follows all JDE technical systems and processes
• Write & perform standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and suggest adjustment of standardized methods for particular products and/or problems.
• Communicate project progress, findings, and conclusions to stakeholders to ensure awareness and timely actions, with guidance from the team lead or manager.
• Other tasks/duties as assigned by Team Lead/ Manager

Qualifications

Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning? We want you!

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Education:

• Academic level degree/Higher degree/ Trade qualified in Chemical Engineering/ Food-Science and Nutrition or related fields.

Experience:

< 2 years post-graduation in relevant field.

Good verbal, writing and communication skills in English. Fluent in Bahasa Melayu and/or Mandarin is advantageous.

Able to taste and describe food/drink

Additional Information

Are you ready toUnleash Your Possibilitywithin JDE Peet's?

Would you like to join at a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change?

Here’s why you should apply:

• Passionate, energetic & innovative work culture
• Exciting allowances to perk up your day
• Sports perks to keep you energized
• The best coffee and tea served all day in our office – or be your own Barista!

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure‑play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand‑led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure‑play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand‑led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.