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Senior R&D (East Java) - Chemical Manufacturing and Distribution
Talent Hunts Indonesia is an Executive Search Agency based in Jakarta, currently working with Chemical Manufacturing and Distribution of Flavors, Fragrances, Essential Company, who are looking for talent for their Senior R&D This position will be responsible for lead flavor and fragrance development, drive innovation, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance. This role involves trend analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and project management to create market-leading products. Additionally, the Senior R&D Specialist will provide mentorship, customer consultation, and technical documentation to support product commercialization and continuous improvement.
- Location: East Java
- Industry: Chemical Manufacturing and Distribution of Flavors, Fragrances, Essential
Job Description:
- Design and develop new flavors and fragrances for food, beverages, and personal care products, aligning with consumer preferences and industry trends.
- Formulate complex flavor and fragrance profiles, balancing technical requirements, safety guidelines, and sensory characteristics.
- Lead the creation of prototypes and assess sensory characteristics through taste and scent testing.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends, new ingredients, technologies, and consumer preferences in the food, beverage, and fragrance markets.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities for product development and improvement.
- Drive innovation in flavor/fragrance creation to differentiate products in the market
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Quality Assurance, Production, and Packaging to ensure that new product concepts meet quality, regulatory, and consumer expectations.
- Manage multiple R&D projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of samples and prototypes for internal reviews and customer presentations.
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations during the commercialization of products. o Able to give direct consultation to customers if needed.
- Ensure that all developed flavors/fragrances meet regulatory requirements (e.g., GRAS, IFRA standards) and are in compliance with food safety and quality standards.
- Collaborate with the quality control team to test and ensure consistency in product formulations.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of regulations impacting the flavor and fragrance industry.
- Provide mentorship and technical support to junior flavorists and perfumists, ensuring knowledge transfer and fostering a culture of innovation within the team.
- Lead training sessions to share expertise on new techniques, ingredients, and technologies.
- Prepare and maintain detailed records of formulations, sensory evaluation results, and project progress.
- Write clear, concise technical reports and presentations for both internal stakeholders and clients.
- Contribute to the preparation of product briefs, timelines, and documentation for new product launches
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Perfumery, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in flavor and fragrance development, ideally within the food and beverage or fragrance industry.
- Extensive knowledge of raw materials, natural and synthetic flavor/fragrance ingredients, and industry trends.
- Expertise in sensory evaluation and understanding of flavor and fragrance perception.
- Strong creative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate consumer preferences into innovative product concepts.
- Experience with regulatory and safety standards in the flavor and fragrance industry.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage projects and work effectively with teams.
- Leadership and mentoring experience, with a passion for developing talent.
Gedung Treasury Tower 1, Lt.7 Unit F. Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 52-53 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta Selatan Telephone (021) 50208136