Food Technologist

Uno Nutrition Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; Sur place; MYR 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Uno Nutrition Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a curious and hands-on Food Technologist to join the Innovation team in Kuala Lumpur.

You will drive the full product development journey from formulation proposal to commercialisation, balancing taste, cost, and stability. Responsibilities include laboratory testing, trials and validation, reviewing ingredient declarations, and ensuring compliance with food regulations. You will liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to support smooth

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Applied Science, Nutrition, or related discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant working experience in the food industry.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian Food Regulations, CODEX or related food labelling standards.

Responsabilités

• Develop product formulations based on customer or internal requests from trial to commercialisation.
• Conduct laboratory testing, formulation trials and validation; evaluate raw material sources to ensure stability and quality.
• Prepare nutrition information, product specifications and artwork inputs; review artwork for compliance with food regulations.

Connaissances

Food formulation

Laboratory testing

Attention to detail

Communication

Formation

Food science degree

Description du poste

Uno Nutrition is a nutraceutical OEM company looking for a curious and hands-on Food Technologist to join our Innovation team. You will be involved in the full product development journey, from formulation proposal all the way through to commercialisation.

Key responsibilities

Develop product formulations based on customer or internal requests, balancing taste, cost, and stability from initial trial through to commercialisation.

Conduct laboratory testing, formulation trials and validation, including evaluating changes in raw material sources, to ensure product consistency, stability and quality. Record and analyse results to support product development and improvement.

Prepare nutrition information, product specifications and artwork inputs for review, including ingredient declarations and claims. Review product artwork for compliance with food regulations.

Source, compare and evaluate new ingredients and alternative raw materials to support R&D activities and supply continuity.

Liaise with customers, material suppliers, and work with internal departments including Production, QA/QC, and Business to support smooth product development and commercialisation.

Prepare and maintain accurate R&D documents and records, including formula versions, calculations, sample records and test results, to support product development, ISO 9001 requirements and audit preparation.

Assist in cost of goods sold (COGS) calculations to support pricing decisions.

Provide timely updates on project progress and issues, and share knowledge with colleagues to support teamwork and problem solving.

Who we're looking for

Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Applied Science, Nutrition, or a related discipline.

At least 1 year of relevant working experience in the food industry.

Good knowledge or understanding of Malaysian Food Regulations, CODEX requirements, or other relevant food labelling standards.

Hands-on experience or strong interest in product formulation and laboratory work, with a practical approach to testing and problem solving.

Clear communication and good interpersonal skills, with confidence in liaising with customers and suppliers and a willingness to learn and share knowledge.

Detail-oriented and organised, with care in calculations, units, samples and records, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Able to work independently and take the initiative to seek clarification when needed.