Job Description
<Job Responsibilities> - Research and study of raw materials including coffee green beans, tea leaves, and botanicals for food applications - Research and study of process technologies such as extraction, aroma recovery, distillation, fractionation, and drying - Research and study of packaging materials with consideration for food safety requirements - Conduct development work in the laboratory for new commercial products, primarily coffee extraction products - Develop new suppliers and sources for new product offerings - Ensure compliance with worldwide regulatory legislation for food products - Perform sensory and chemical evaluation of coffee products - Conduct scale-up process trials in the factory in collaboration with the production team - Provide technical support to Production, QC, QA, SCM, and Sales departments with managerial oversight - Execute additional tasks as assigned by the R&D Manager
Job Requirement
<Necessary Skills / Experience> - Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field - Business-level English to communicate with internal teams and external suppliers - At least 4 years of experience in R&D in coffee product development or process technology (beverage category) development, including management experience. - Experience with process technologies including extraction, distillation, and drying systems - Knowledge of worldwide food regulatory legislation and compliance requirements - Strong sensory evaluation skills for coffee products - Ability to conduct factory scale-up trials and collaborate with production teams - Technical support experience across multiple departments including Production, QC, QA, and SCM