Research and Development Officer (R&D Officer)

Your tasks

1. Product Development

: Develop new products such as syrups, gummies, fillings, toppings, and jams : Experiment with formulations and test products : Improve existing formulas for optimal quality, taste, and cost : Create prototypes for presentation

1. Research & Innovation

: Study food trends, ingredients, and new technologies : Analyze competitors and products in the market : Identify opportunities for new product development

1. Testing & Validation

: Test product quality such as Shelf-life, Stability Test : Check product stability : Coordinate with the QA/QC department for product approval

1. Documentation & Compliance

: Prepare formula documents, Spec, and experimental reports : Ensure products comply with standards such as GHP, HACCP, Halal : Accurately record experimental data

1. Cross-functional Collaboration

: Coordinate with the production department for factory-level trials (Scale-up) : Work with the Sales/Marketing department to develop products that meet customer needs : Provide technical information to customers

1. Cost Optimization

: Find ways to reduce costs, such as using substitute ingredients : Adjust formulas without affecting product quality

1. Working hours: Monday-Saturday, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field
2. 2–3 years of experience in R&D (experience in the food/beverage industry will be specially considered)
3. Basic English proficiency
4. Basic understanding of food standards (GHP, HACCP, Halal)
5. Analytical and problem-solving skills
6. Creativity and innovation development skills
7. Communication and teamwork skills
8. Attention to detail in documentation