Research & Development (R&D) Executive

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology /Nutrition/Dietetics, Chemistry, Bio Technology.
• Preferably candidate with more than 5 years’ experience in Food Manufacturing.
• Understanding on compliance of food safety standards Malaysian and International such as ISO 22000, HACCP, HALAL, GMP and ISO quality management systems and other food-related regulations requirements is beneficial.
• Familiar with Food Act 1983 & Food Regulation 1985.
• Independent and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Target oriented and ability to work under pressure to meet targets.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full scope of R&D works related to existing product expansion as well as new product development.
• Ensure continuous improvement of R&D practices and compliance to company Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and food safety standards.
• To improve and revise existing product formulations and processes if necessary to optimize productivity and cost.
• In charge in sourcing of materials for product testing and development.
• To carry out R&D projects such as formulation, sample preparation and sensory evaluation that comply with food regulation.
• Labelling related to food safety ensure product labels comply with food regulations (Nutrition, Ingredients listing, Allergen Statement, Dosage of Consumption etc.)
• Registration, Statutory and Regulatory Study Product Registration – liaise with MOH.
• Prepare documents such as formula, label, and evaluation reports.
• To perform ad hoc tasks assigned by superior from time to time.