- selects appropriate sensory discrimination methodology and procedures and implements individual tests or studies as required by test/business objective
- aware of data collection software (Eye Question) and is fluent in conducting basic statistical evaluation and able to interpret the results for discriminative, descriptive & quant tests
- Communicates and discusses test results with the business partner(s), involving the supervisor, and agrees next steps
- Plans and executes pilot plant trials/product testing/ tastings under the guidance and support of a Specialist
- Analyses results and provides reports to Specialists or Managers in the team
- Responsible for operating / maintaining simple equipment and facilities. Assuring good manufacturing practices with respect to maintenance and hygiene
- Take care of administration and archiving results and writing & updating simple specifications to support projects
- Represents R&D in simple Adapt for Excellence projects.
- Adopts and follows all JDE technical systems and processes
- Support R&D sensory testing
- Write & perform standard operating procedures (SOP's) and suggest adjustment of standardized methods for particular products and/or problems
- Academic level degree/Higher degree/ Trade qualified in Chemical Engineering/ Food-Science and Nutrition or related fields
- 2 years of experience in this field
- Good verbal, writing and communication skills in English. Fluent in Bahasa Melayu and/or Mandarin is advantageous.
Able to taste and describe food/drink - Passionate, energetic & innovative work culture
- Outstanding Career Development Opportunities
- Flexibility with working hours
- The best coffee and tea served all day in our office – or be your own Barista
Development Specialist - Johor Bahru, Malaysia - JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS
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Company Description
It's amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) , we've made it our mission to find out. Our people have been raising the bar since day one, thinking fast and acting even faster to make an impact that's felt around the world. JDE is the home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world.
For more than 265 years, we have been inspired by the belief. Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries around the world through iconic household names including: J acobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L'OR, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao & Gevalia etc.
It's amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) , we've made it our mission to find out. Our people have been raising the bar since day one, thinking fast and acting even faster to make an impact that's felt around the world. JDE is the home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world.
For more than 265 years, we have been inspired by the belief. Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries around the world through iconic household names including: J acobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L'OR, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao & Gevalia etc.
Job Description
Development Specialist can design (with support), execute, report and present experiment trials, sensory and consumer findings. This role is part of the consumer science team within R&D and interact with peers in other departments within and outside of R&D including external tasters and suppliers. In addition, at busy times, this role is expected to support other ongoing project activities outside of the immediate team. The Development Specialist has a hands-on approach, executing internal/external pilot plant trials, plant trials and tasting work for their own projects or to support others as well as providing thought leadership and applying their academic knowledge to JDE.
Qualifications
Must have:
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