FOOD TECHNOLOGIST

SGS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Food Technologist to support QA, product specifications and approvals across the APAC region from the SGS Malaysia Office (APAC) in Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor.

The role requires 3+ years in the food industry, HACCP certification, and strong MS Excel skills, with fluency in English and Mandarin to serve Mandarin-speaking customers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related technical sciences (Masters is a plus).
• >3 years' experience in Food Industry / Food Testing.
• Certified HACCP training.
• Basic QA or production experience in food industry.
• Basic experience in NPD and general knowledge of food manufacturing and handling.
• MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supporting commodities' approval process.
• Draft, review, and maintain product specifications in SPEQ for ingredients, finished products, packaging materials, etc.
• Support specification revisions and updates due to product changes and supplier changes.
• Coordinate product cutting and sensory with suppliers and Franchisees; sample coordination and results upload.
• Perform ad hoc tasks and admin support by the QA team.

Skills

English fluency

Mandarin fluency

Education

Degree in Food Science / Food Technology

Masters is a plus

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

We are currently representing a global food and beverage brand in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry that is looking to hire a Food Technologist based at the SGS Malaysia Office (APAC) in Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor.

This position will support Quality Assurance (QA), product specifications, product approval, and related food technology activities across the region.

Key responsibilities

Supporting commodities' approval process

Draft, review, and maintain product specifications in SPEQ for ingredients, finished products, packaging materials etc. Ensure specification information is complete, accurate, and aligned with requirements

Support specification revisions and updates as part of product changes, supplier changes, and continuous improvement initiatives

Support in execution of product cutting and sensory with suppliers and Franchisees including sample coordination, upload results etc.

Perform other ad hoc tasks, projects, and administrative support activities as assigned by the Quality Assurance team

Job requirements

Junior Level: >3 years' experience in Food Industry / Food Testing

Basic experience in the food industry processing development and reformulation (ingredients & additive, sensory attributes, production and supply efficiencies)

Certified HACCP training

Basic Quality Assurance or production experience in food industry required

Basic experience in NPD and general knowledge of food manufacturing and handling required

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related Technical Sciences (Masters is a plus)

Product sampling and handling experience

Basics of organoleptic analytic knowledge

Experience with MS Office is a must: MS Excel is must

Fully fluent in English and Mandarin both spoken and written

"We are looking for Mandarin-speaking candidates who will be serving Mandarin-speaking customers."

Additional Information

Location: SGS Malaysia Office (APAC), Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor

Employment: Contract basis (1+2 years, renewable)

Salary: Competitive, based on experience and last/current salary

Variable Bonus: Up to 2 months’ salary per year, performance-based

Engineering & Project Management Services 1,001-5,000 employees

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company.

We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals.

With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations to achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance & sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence.

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company.

We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals.

With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations to achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance & sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence.