Formulation Scientist

Responsible for assisting in concept generation, design, development and evaluation of new products, materials and technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Assist and perform in all formulation activities for innovation products as required.
• Executing sensory testing procedures for assessing new developed products.
• Work with the Innovation team to support product and process development and reformulation as needed.
• To utilize basic scientific processes and document the formula development process
• Collaborate on development and launch process to ensure timelines and expectations are met
• Demonstrates working knowledge of fundamental food science; product development and manufacturing experience
• Collaborates with Innovation team members to implement and execute appropriate test plans and methodologies for sensory testing and/or consumer research.
• Help to research & translate consumer needs into appropriate sensory and consumer tests to answer project objectives and communicate outcomes and potential implications.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, feedback, and results of an operational test
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other specialists and engineers in Innovation team to develop new products and technologies.
• Understands products technologies, raw materials and the impact of other ingredients of the entire formulations, to the final consumer experience.
• Understand flavor construction, relevance of Consumer habits and flavour trend/preferences, product usage context, competitor flavour portfolio, has a developed taste/aroma acuity and can give informed opinions on the application of an optimised flavour.
• Creates and maintains formulations, specifications, processes, and testing procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional team to help drive the discovery, development and open ideation process.
• Support Innovations team in enabling compliance for new product innovation to comply with local & international regulations and certifications in collaboration with the internal regulatory department.
• Proven organization and time management skills, prioritizing multiple, concurrent tests and projects.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the line manager.

Skills & Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/engineering or related science background (e.g. Chemistry) Diploma (Associate Degree) with relevant work experience is also acceptable.
• Junior Specialist – No experience is acceptable with relevant educational background.
• Associate Specialist - 2 – 5 years of relevant experience within R&D, Innovation or Product Development in FMCG.
• Cultural awareness / valuing diversity, teamwork and cooperation, results orientation, accountability, customer focus.
• Knowledge and background in Technical Consumer Insight
• Experience in Research Design, Product Validation Methodologies