Senior R&D Executive
Salary: RM4,500 – RM8,000/month
Job Scope:
- Develop and improve new food products and formulations.
- Conduct laboratory trials, product testing and sensory evaluation.
- Improve existing products based on quality, cost and customer requirements.
- Prepare formulations, product specifications and R&D reports.
- Conduct raw material and ingredient evaluation.
- Perform product costing and formulation optimisation.
- Coordinate product trials with Production, QA/QC and Purchasing.
- Conduct shelf-life and stability studies.
- Support production scale-up from laboratory trials.
- Ensure products comply with Halal, HACCP, GMP and food safety requirements.
- Troubleshoot formulation and production issues.
- Maintain R&D documentation and records.
- Support new product development and product improvement projects.
- Guide junior R&D staff when required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry or related field.
- 3–6 years of relevant R&D experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of food formulation and product development.
- Experience in sauces, pastes, seasonings, beverages or FMCG is an advantage.
- Knowledge of Halal, HACCP and GMP.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to conduct product trials independently.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
Pay: RM4,500.00 - RM8,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person