Food R&D Specialist - Formulation, Lab Testing & Compliance

HAOS BERHAD; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Haos Industries Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced R&D professional to join the team for product development, formulation trials, laboratory testing, and technical documentation to support quality, improvement, and compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will work on formulation trials, sensory evaluations, documentation for KKM/HALAL/HACCP/GMP/ISO, and interfacing with suppliers for raw materials and COA certificates.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly and accurately.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formulation and reformulation trials for new and existing food and beverage products.
• Prepare laboratory samples and pilot batches for product development, testing, and improvement.
• Perform sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, stability testing, and other relevant laboratory tests.
• Monitor product quality and evaluate trial results to support product improvement and consistency.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety requirements.
• Prepare and maintain product specifications, nutritional information, formulation records, and technical documentation.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining documentation for regulatory requirements and certifications, including KKM, HALAL, HACCP, GMP, and ISO.
• Verify that product label claims are supported by appropriate technical data and documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain raw material samples, Certificates of Analysis (COA), HALAL certificates, and technical specifications.
• Evaluate raw materials for suitability and quality before production trials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or Food Processing

Job description

Haos Industries Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced R&D professional to join the team for product development, formulation trials, laboratory testing, and technical documentation to support quality, improvement, and compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will work on formulation trials, sensory evaluations, documentation for KKM/HALAL/HACCP/GMP/ISO, and interfacing with suppliers for raw materials and COA certificates.