Uno Nutrition Hiring! Full Time Senior R-D Executive in Federal Territory, Earn up to MYR 5,000 - Ricebowl

Are you passionate about food science and product innovation? Uno Nutrition is a nutraceutical OEM company looking for a curious and hands-on Senior R&D Executive to join our Innovation team. You will be involved in the full product development journey, from formulation proposal all the way through to commercialisation.

What you'll do

• Develop new products from concept design and ingredient sourcing through to lab-scale formulation, lab testing and stability studies, trial runs, and pilot runs.
• Improve existing products, including validation of raw material source changes, to enhance performance, quality, stability, and cost efficiency.
• Identify new sources and evaluate new raw materials, suppliers, and sample approaches to ensure quality and suitability.
• Provide technical support to other departments, particularly in process and product troubleshooting during trial and commercial runs.
• Liaise with customers, material suppliers, and internal departments such as Production, QA/QC, and Business to support smooth product development and commercialisation.
• Review product artwork and propose label content including ingredient declarations, nutrition information, and claims, ensuring compliance with food regulations.
• Maintain R&D documentation, formulation records, and product specifications to ensure accuracy, traceability, and compliance.
• Collaborate with the Business & Sales team on raw material costing (COGS) and feasibility for formulations.
• Manage and monitor the department budget and expenses, including laboratory equipment and related purchases.
• Lead, guide, and monitor team members, overseeing their daily tasks and project progress to ensure timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met.
• Report task and project status directly to the supervisor and management, escalating risks or delays and proposing corrective actions where needed.

Who we're looking for

• Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Applied Science, Nutrition, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in Research & Development, with experience leading or coordinating a team.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian Food Regulations, CODEX requirements, and food labelling standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable liaising with customers and suppliers, with an analytical mind for problem-solving.
• Detail-oriented, with good planning and organisational skills to excel at multi-tasking and manage multiple projects independently.
• Able to coordinate and guide team members, and to report project progress and issues to management.
• Results-oriented, with strong follow-up.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM3,800.00 - RM5,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Professional development

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in Research & Development (R&D)?
• What makes you a good fit for this role?
• What is your expected monthly basic salary (RM)?
• What is your current notice period?

Work Location: In person