Flavor Applications Lead, R&D & Sensory

SCENTIUM (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Medical benefits

Hospitalization benefits

Employee Share Option Scheme

Team-building activities

Career development trainings

Job summary

Scentium (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. in Shah Alam is seeking an experienced R&D Application Lab Executive to join our food science team.

You will support R&D and application testing for our flavour products and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Technology, at least 3 years in an R&D or application lab, and strong olfactive skills. Proficiency in MS Office is expected; Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in an R&D or application lab role.
• Experience in ingredients/flavour company is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage flavour collections and knowledge of ingredients and sensory evaluation.
• Develop new product applications per customer requirements.
• Collaborate with flavourists, sales, marketing and labs to select flavours.
• Apply flavours to trial food products and evaluate outcomes.
• Stay updated on flavour trends and communicate profiles effectively.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects from concept to market.
• Translate client briefs to flavourists and manage project timelines.
• Provide technical support and training to customers as needed.

Skills

Sensory skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science / Food Technology

Job description

Scentium (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. in Shah Alam is seeking an experienced R&D Application Lab Executive to join our food science team.

You will support R&D and application testing for our flavour products and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Technology, at least 3 years in an R&D or application lab, and strong olfactive skills. Proficiency in MS Office is expected; Mandarin is a plus.