R & D Assistant (Food Industry)
- Senai, Johor
- Food Technology & Safety (Science & Technology)
- Full time
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Responsibilities:
- To carry out R&D projects such as formulation, sample preparation and sensory evaluation.
- To initiate research & development efforts to create new products.
- To establish/maintain and update related work instructions, including analysis method, specification (recipe, ingredients list, nutritional fact) and documents of all projects and samples status on time.
- To conduct and monitor the preparation of prototype/sample and to determine the process specifications in the lab.
- To improve and revise existing product formulations and process, if necessary, to optimize productivity and cost.
- Selection and quality control of raw materials used in products.
- To provide relevant technical support and expertise regarding product, process, ingredients or food regulations as appropriate.
- To review packaging requirement and specifications.
- To maintain and compute costing for projects
- Any ad-hoc duties as assigned such as QA projects
Requirements:
- Degree in Food Technologies/Nutrition or its equivalent.
- Fresh graduate welcome to apply
- Familiar with general food processes, food safety requirements, local Food Act & Regulations, GMP, FSSC and HACCP.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Bilingual in English, Malay and Mandarin due to job function required.
- Willing to learn other skillset and contribute effectively
Interested candidates, please apply via Quick Apply button with your detailed resume and only shortlisted candidate will be notified.