Deskripsi Pekerjaan
Are you a passionate scientist with a flair for culinary innovation? Indofood, a global leader in the consumer goods industry, is seeking a talented Product Development Lab Formulator to join our state-of-the-art facility in Cikarang. In this role, you will play a critical part in translating creative food concepts into high-quality, scalable product formulations that reach millions of households.
As a Lab Formulator, you will work closely with our R&D team to experiment with ingredients, stabilize formulations, and ensure that our products meet the highest standards of taste, safety, and nutritional value. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of Indonesia's most iconic food brands while advancing your technical career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Tanggung Jawab
- Develop and refine new food product formulations from benchtop scale to pilot plant trials.
- Conduct sensory evaluations and shelf-life testing to ensure product consistency and quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing and Quality Assurance, to meet project deadlines.
- Analyze raw material properties and their interactions to optimize product texture, flavor, and stability.
- Maintain detailed laboratory documentation and experimental records according to GMP and internal standards.
- Troubleshoot formulation issues and implement cost-effective ingredient alternatives without compromising quality.
- Ensure all product development activities comply with food safety regulations and company protocols.
Kualifikasi
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience in food product development or a laboratory-based food industry role.
- Strong understanding of food chemistry, ingredient functionality, and food manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in laboratory instrumentation and data analysis software.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple formulation projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Willingness to work on-site in Cikarang.
- Fluent in Indonesian; proficiency in English is a significant advantage.