Are you passionate about turning insights into growth strategies? We are hiring a Development Analyst (R&D). In this role, you will prepare and follow up sensory evaluation, supervise pilot and production trial of NPD (New Product Development) and non-NPD projects, manage Sensory Panel, provide technical support for local projects- Manage equipment and facilities in R&D lab, manage R&D data in SAP system. 

Job Responsibilities

- Screen, recruit and maintain sensory panel, time keeping management, panel performance monitoring following procedure and protocols from Global Sensory Development Team.

- Sensory Methodology: Co-ordinate with Global Sensory Development Team in rolling out (new) test methods of internal sensory evaluation at local, evaluate and provide inputs for improvement

- Specification: Take part in raw materials specification and finished products specification management process, ensuring on-time in-full deliverables, on and off system

- Product Registration: Take care of new label declaration, checking and finetuning; take care of product proclamation dossier preparation.

- Analyze samples in co-operation with QC Department, prepare overview and generate project reports

- Trouble shooting and risk analysis in cooperation with cross functions

- Keep up-to-date about market trend, latest development of technology

- Control filing system/glass wares/equipment in lab

- Provide support in department budget control

- The above responsibilities are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of employees assigned to this job. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as assigned by the Company and by the Line Manager.

The employee must meet the following minimum job requirements to successfully perform the job:

- Education: Bachelor degree (in Food Technology, Food Engineering or Food Science).

-  Experience: 4-5 years of experience.

- Skills: Product development, food technology knowledge, Sensory development, Statistics for data analysis (sensory and consumers), Sensory software (XLSTAT, EyeQuestion…), SAP System.