Seasoning Technologist

Job Description – Seasoning Technologist

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize seasoning formulations for noodle applications based on customer briefs, market trends, and innovation initiatives.

• Create, prepare, and evaluate seasoning prototypes through application trials to achieve the desired taste profile, functionality, and product performance.

• Select, evaluate, and maintain seasoning formulations, including identifying and validating new raw materials to improve product quality, functionality, and cost efficiency.

• Conduct sensory evaluations, application testing, and troubleshooting to ensure seasoning performance and consistency in noodle products.

• Provide technical support during customer visits, product presentations, and application trials in collaboration with the Sales team.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Production, Purchasing, Quality, Sensory, and Marketing, to ensure successful project execution and timely product commercialization.

• Monitor market trends, competitor products, and emerging technologies in seasoning and noodle applications to support continuous innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related scientific discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Seasoning Development or Seasoning Application, preferably with experience in noodle applications.

• Strong knowledge of seasoning formulation, spices, savory ingredients, flavor systems, functional ingredients, and raw materials used in seasoning development.

• Hands-on experience in seasoning application, sensory evaluation, formulation optimization, and troubleshooting for food products, preferably noodles.

• Strong communication, presentation, and customer-facing skills, with the ability to provide technical support and collaborate effectively across functions.

• Good command of written and spoken English.