Food Technologist

Fraser & Neave (F&N); Klang City; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser & Neave (F&N) Malaysia seeks an R&D support professional to contribute from ingredient sourcing to specification development for F&N brands. You will help develop lab prototypes, run pilot and production trials, and prepare trial recipes with costing for commercial use.

You will perform raw material evaluations to support sourcing, assist in troubleshooting technical issues, and ensure the R&D lab remains well-maintained with calibrated equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry or Biotechnology.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative mindset to identify alternative approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and R&D support in development of new products from ingredient sourcing, process development to specification.
• Conduct laboratory prototypes development, pilot and production trial runs.
• Prepare all related recipes (trial, costing and commercial).
• Support sensory evaluation activities.
• Conduct raw material evaluation to support sourcing (new, alternate and cost reduction).
• Assist in troubleshooting of technical related issues.
• Ensure R&D laboratory is maintained and equipment is calibrated.
• Provide monthly R&D project report with progress updates.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry, Biotechnology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Provide technical and R&D support in the development of new products for F&N brands from ingredient sourcing, process development to specification.

Conduct laboratory prototypes development, pilot and production trial runs.

Prepare all related recipes (trial, costing and commercial).

Support sensory evaluation activities.

Conduct raw material evaluation to support the sourcing (new, alternate and cost reduction)

Assist in trouble shooting of technical related issues.

Ensure that the maintenance of the R&D laboratory is in good order and all the equipment's are in good working condition. To arrange for repair/service/calibration when required.

Provide monthly R&D project report and timely update of project progress.

Job Requirement:

Candidate must possess at least Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biotechnology.

At least minimum 2-3 years in related fields.

Well versed in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point.

Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Creativity to identify alternative approaches and solutions.