R&D Officer / Up to 2.7k / 5 days / Quality Road

Job Highlights:

• Famous Japanese beverage company with drinks enjoyed by many!
• Beverages enjoyed by more than 50 countries all over the world
• Premium ingredients used to make award-winning beverages

Job Scope:

• Formulation of recipes
• Conduct microbiological checking
• Support regulatory requirements
• Verification of new products before the market launch
• Liaise with suppliers and information sites on any new development and/or update of regulations
• Responsible for R&D Projects and managing the progress to meet the targeted deadline such as:
  • Sourcing & evaluation of raw materials, physical and microbiological testing
  • Formulation of prototype samples and evaluation of prototypes
  • Monitoring and determination of test sample quality
  • Maintenance of lab equipment
  • Traveling is required to either Malaysia (Senai) / Thailand for test trial runs of production (Quite Frequent)

Job Requirements:

• Minimum degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or its equivalent
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in Food or Beverage Manufacturing Industry / related industries
• Factory experience, able to travel on weekends
• Familiar with food regulation, halal, and health choice requirements
• Experience in product development, product formulation, microbiological testing, flavour stability and product stability studies
• Experience in food regulation & sensory evaluation (compulsory)
• Candidate must be physically fit to carry samples in cartons