Food Technologist

Sarawak Oil Palms; Bintulu; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Bintulu is seeking a qualified individual to develop and improve food products. Responsibilities include planning and evaluating trials, conducting taste panels, and testing food stability. Candidates should have a degree in Food Science and some experience in the food industry. This role offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Preferably with 1 year of working experience in the Food Industry.
• Able to manage multiple projects and meet tight development timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop new food products or improve existing ones.
• Plan, perform, and evaluate baking and frying trials.
• Conduct taste panels to assess flavor, appearance, and texture.
• Test shelf life and stability of food products.
• Work with cross-functional teams like marketing and production.

Skills

Knowledge in Food Act

Project management

Familiar with baking techniques

Familiar with frying methods

Microscope handling

Education

Degree in Food Science

Job description

Qualifications & Requirements

• Possess at least a Degree in Food Science / Food Technology
• Preferably with 1 year of working experience in Food Industry
• Knowledge in Food Act & Food Safety Regulations
• Familiar with basic microscope handling techniques
• Familiar with fundamental baking and frying methods
• Able to manage multiple projects and meeting tight development timelines

Responsibilities

• To develop new food product / process or improve existing ones
• To plan, perform and evaluate baking / frying trials
• To conduct and evaluate taste panels to access flavor / appearance and texture
• Testing of shelf life and stability of foods products
• Working with cross-functional teams like marketing, production and procurement