job description
Join Peotraco Industries, Inc. as a Research & Development Specialist in Food Technology and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of food innovation. Based in the vibrant hub of Canggu, Bali, you’ll lead cutting-edge product development, from concept to commercialization, ensuring alignment with market trends, consumer demands, and sustainability goals.
This is a unique opportunity for a passionate food scientist to collaborate with cross-functional teams—including production, quality assurance, and marketing—to deliver high-impact, nutritious, and commercially viable food solutions. Whether you’re reformulating existing products or pioneering breakthroughs in food science, your work will directly influence the company’s growth and competitive edge in the global market.
At Peotraco Industries, we foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and excellence. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where creativity meets technical precision, this role is for you.
Responsibility
- Conduct market and consumer trend analysis to identify opportunities for new product development or improvements.
- Design, execute, and document laboratory experiments and pilot-scale trials to test formulations, textures, and sensory properties.
- Collaborate with production teams to scale up prototypes while maintaining quality, cost-efficiency, and compliance with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO, FDA).
- Develop and optimize food processing techniques, including fermentation, extrusion, or preservation methods.
- Prepare detailed technical reports, specifications, and SOPs for new or revised products.
- Work closely with supply chain and procurement to source high-quality, sustainable ingredients.
- Monitor competitor products and perform benchmarking to ensure Peotraco’s offerings remain industry-leading.
- Support regulatory compliance by ensuring all products meet local and international food safety and labeling requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in food product development, R&D, or a similar role within the FMCG or food manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, and processing technologies.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment (e.g., rheometers, spectrophotometers, texture analyzers) and sensory evaluation methods.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, SPSS) and food formulation software.
- Excellent project management and communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Familiarity with food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000) and regulatory frameworks.
- Creative problem-solver with a passion for innovation and a data-driven approach to product development.