Food Scientist

Croda Singapore; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scentium (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd, a flavour division of the Iberchem Group, is seeking a Food Scientist (R&D Application Lab Executive) to lead flavour development and application in product trials.

You will evaluate flavours, communicate profiles, and collaborate with sales, marketing and lab teams to meet client briefs. The role requires a Bachelor's in Food Science/Technology and at least 3 years in related flavour work, with strong sensory skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science / Food Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years working experience in related field.
• Experience from food ingredients/flavours company is an advantage.
• Good olfactory/sensory skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Team player with initiative and ability to meet timelines.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flavour collections and knowledge of raw materials and sensory evaluation.
• Develop new product applications and concepts per customer requirements.
• Collaborate with flavourist, sales, marketing and lab teams to select and create flavours for customers.
• Responsible for applying flavours to trial food products.
• Keep up-to-date with flavour trends and communicate profiles effectively.
• Evaluate new creations and existing market products by smelling, tasting and describing them.
• Bridge creation and marketing by managing projects and client briefs.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Mandarin (adv)

Education

Bachelors in Food Science/Technology

Job description

Food Scientist (R&D Application Lab Executive)

Location: Scentium (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

(formerly known as Flavor Inn Corporation Sdn Bhd) based in Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam, Malaysia.

About us

Scentium (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Flavor Inn Corporation Sdn Bhd) is a food and beverage flavouring manufacturing company based in Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam, Malaysia. Scentium is a flavour division of the Iberchem Group in Spain. We develop flavours with superior sensory attributes, fitting to current market needs and complying with the strictest safety and quality standards.

Job Description

• Manage the flavour collections and accumulate knowledge of raw materials, ingredients, olfactory families specific to odor and sensory evaluation.
• Development of new product applications and concepts in accordance with specified requirements as outlined by customers.
• Work with flavourist, sales, marketing and laboratory teams to make sure that the right flavours are selected and created for customers.
• Responsible for the product application of flavours into trial food products.
• Keeping up-to date with flavour trends and being able to effectively communicate about profiles.
• Evaluate new creations and products already on the market by smelling, tasting and describing the products.
• To be the intermediary between creation and marketing by managing projects and client briefs.
• Understanding the client’s brief and translate it to the flavourist: present client expectations and reinterpreting them to be the most relevant.
• To assist sales manager to visit customers for technical support.

Skills and Qualities

• Passionate and creative about flavours
• Project management.
• Confident communicator.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Diligence, attention to detail.
• Balanced judgement.
• Highly organized.
• Experience of the consumer flavour market; knowledge of trends and product categories.

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Food Science / Food Technology or equivalent.
• At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Experience from food ingredients/flavours company would be an added advantage.
• Good olfactive/sensory skills.
• Required skill(s): MS Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).
• Possess good analytical troubleshooting & problem-solving skills.
• A team player with good analytical, problem-solving skills and ability to take initiatives and effectively work to project timelines.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia. Proficient in Mandarin would be an added advantage.

Why Scentium?

At Scentium, flavour is our passion — and our people are the key ingredient. We create taste experiences that inspire and connect, and behind every flavor is a team driven by creativity, innovation, and excellence. Since our beginning, we’ve been committed to delivering high-quality solutions that delight consumers worldwide. Guided by our values of Innovation, Collaboration, and Responsibility, we bring together diverse talents to craft flavors that make a difference. At Scentium, you’ll be part of a dynamic, inclusive environment where your ideas help shape the future of taste.