Product Development Specialist

Job Description

1. Develop and improve food products, particularly MPASI and baby/toddler food, based on consumer needs, nutritional requirements, and market trends.

2. Create, test, and refine recipes by selecting suitable ingredients, determining formulations, and evaluating taste, texture, aroma, and consistency.

3. Conduct product trials, sensory evaluations, and shelf-life testing to ensure product quality, safety, and consistency.

4. Ensure product formulations and development processes comply with applicable food safety standards, BPOM regulations, and relevant requirements for baby and toddler food.

5.Prepare product development reports, technical documentation, and trial records, while coordinating with Production, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory, and Marketing teams to support successful product launches.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, Food Engineering, or a related field.

2. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; experience in food R&D, particularly baby food, MPASI, or processed food products, is an advantage.

3. Understand basic food formulation, food processing, sensory evaluation, and food safety principles.

4. Familiarity with food labeling, ingredient specifications, shelf-life testing, and BPOM regulations is an advantage.

5. Detail-oriented, analytical, creative, and capable of conducting product trials, documenting results, and working collaboratively across departments.