Research & Development Staff

Placement:

Jl. Raya Surabaya No.341, Purwosari, Kec. Purwosari, Pasuruan, Jawa Timur 67162

Job Description:

Analysis:

• Execute activities related to ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation implementation in the chemical analysis scope, and support the maintenance and expansion of accredited parameters

• Execute the chemical analysis operation, analysis method development and/or improvement of leaf and smoke matrix using complex intrument (HPLC, HPLC MS/MS, GC MS, ICPMS, Ion Chromatograpy, etc)

• Perform the intra- and inter-laboratory quality assurance (in Leaf / Smoke analysis)

• Ensure the chemical traceability and stock management according to analysis scope

• Assist in chemical analysis instrument operation and maintenance

• Responsible to test certificate verification, and updating of the analysis uncertainty

Product Development:

• Develop and improve cigarette products based on market trends, consumerpreferences, and business requirements

• Conduct product trials, evaluations, and prototype development to ensureproduct quality and feasibility

• Monitor and control development activities in pilot plant to support producttesting and production trials

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Production, Quality, Marketing, Procurement, and R&D to ensure smooth product development processes

• Analyze product performance, sensory results, and consumer feedback forcontinuous product improvement

• Ensure all product specifications, materials, and processes comply with company standards and regulatory requirements

• Support cost optimization initiatives by evaluating material usage and production efficiency without compromising product quality

• Prepare development reports, documentation, and presentations related to product trials and project progress

• Identify opportunities for innovation in product design, blend composition, and manufacturing processes

• Assist in product launch activities by ensuring readiness from development to commercialization stages

Qualification:

• Min. Bachelor’s Degree of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Biochemistry or related fields

• Min. 1 year experience related to the Product Development or Chemical Laboratory in Tobacco Industry / fresh graduate are welcome

• Having knowledge in ISO/IEC 17025:2017 implementation

• Familiar to laboratory instrument operation like GC MS, HPLC MS/MS, IC, ICP MS, Auto analyzer, etc.

• Willing to sensory the cigarette

• Opend minded , good communication skills, strong analytical thinking and high initiative and attention in details

• Fluent in English (written & speaking)