Food Technologist

Ingredion Incorporated; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office next to LRT station and mall

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Food Technologist to develop solutions across beverage, bakery, dairy and other applications. You will work with Sales and Applications teams to prototype, support customer projects, and promote Ingredion’s technical solutions.

The role emphasizes bench/top‑line analysis, pilot plant work, and sensory evaluation to drive meaningful product improvements for regional accounts. A strong English background and travel willingness are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Food Science/ Food Engineering (5 years of food industry experience preferred).
• Excellent English communication skills; able to present to large or senior audiences.
• Good sensory skills and ability to evaluate products analytically.
• Strong computer literacy (PPT, Excel, SAP, Salesforce, etc).
• Willingness to travel within South East Asia.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Ingredion’s Texture and Healthful Solutions Strategy, including marketing campaigns and new product launch.
• Support assigned accounts and lead customer projects with these accounts.
• Translate customer strategy into technical needs and develop value through Ingredion’s solutions.
• Provide technical support across a broad range of food applications and prepare prototypes.
• Utilize analytical tools to support customers and conduct well‑defined experiments.
• Conduct pilot and production scale trials at customers' facilities.
• Build open, collaborative relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Apply project management to deliver projects on time and prioritize work.
• Ensure development of high‑quality prototypes for customers and events presentations from concept to finished product.
• Develop well‑supported recommendations on formulations and next steps based on analyses.
• Conduct sensory tests to identify best solutions for research projects.

Skills

Excellent English communication

Good sensory skills

Travel within SEA

Education

Bachelor in Food Science/ Food Engineering

Tools

PPT

Excel

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

About Ingredion

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location & Workplace Type

Location: KL Eco City
Workplace Type: On Site

Food Technologist, you will develop solutions across all food application areas (Beverage, Bakery, Dairy, Savory, etc) supporting our Texture and Healthful Solutions Strategy. Activities will include preparing prototypes for customer meetings, ongoing customer support, bench top analysis. He/she will work closely with Sales and Applications teams to promote functional, value‑added ingredients and solutions to meet customer needs.

What You Will Do

• Supporting implementation of Ingredion’s Texture and Healthful Solutions Strategy, including marketing campaigns and new product launch
• Supporting assigned accounts and leading customer projects with these accounts
• Understanding the strategy of customers and how it translates into their technical needs. Identifying how customers can improve and expand their product offerings using Ingredion’s technical solutions. Applying this knowledge to build value for customers
• Providing technical support to customers for a broad range of food applications. Applying product and application knowledge to identify customer solutions. Executing well‑defined experiments and procedures to prepare food and beverage prototypes
• Utilizing a range of analytical tools to support customers
• Conducting pilot and production scale trials at customers’ facilities
• Building open and collaborative relationships with customers and Ingredion’s Sales, Marketing, Quality, and Applications teams
• Utilizing project management skills to deliver projects on time and prioritize work according to shifting customer needs
• Ensure development of high-quality prototypes for customers and events presentations from concept to finished product.
• Develop well supported recommendations on formulations; suggest next steps based on analytical evaluations.
• Conduct sensory tests to help identify best solution or direction for research projects.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor in Food Science/ Food Engineering with 5 years of food industry experience
• Prior customer experience and working with technical information (i.e., food formulations, food processing specifications, pilot plant procedures, etc.)
• Excellent English communication skills; ability to present to large or senior audiences
• Good sensory skills
• Good computer literacy (e.g: PPT, Excel, SAP, Salesforce, etc)
• Ability to travel within South East Asia

Who You Are

• Have a strong Customer focus, enjoy building relationships and networking with internal and external stakeholders, listening and understanding their needs and working together toward solutions.
• Like to work on the bench and/or in the pilot plant developing formulations and testing ingredient performance.
• Like to offer new ideas and think out-of-the-box, and willing to continuously learn.
• Embrace change, is flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Work collaboratively as a team with peers, manager, key stakeholders, and cross functional partners.

Why Join Ingredion?

Benefits

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance‑based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long‑term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well‑being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities.
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real‑time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Referral Program – Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they’re hired
• Convenient Location - Office next to an LRT station and mall for easy commuting and errands.

Ingredion uses AI‑enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI‑assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available

No