Food Technologist — QA & Product Specs (APAC)

SGS; Selangor; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Malaysia seeks a Food Technologist to support QA, product specifications, and related food technology activities across the APAC region. Based at the SGS Malaysia Office (APAC) in Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor, this contract role focuses on specifications, product approval, and continuous improvement within a global food and beverage brand.

The role requires >3 years in the food industry, HACCP certification, and fluency in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related technical sciences.
• HACCP training certified.
• Fully fluent in English and Chinese (spoken and written).
• 3+ years in food industry, testing, or QA context.
• Experience in product development, reformulation, and sensory attributes.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing, handling, and SPEQ-like specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support commodities' approval process.
• Draft, review, and maintain product specifications in SPEQ for ingredients, finished products, packaging materials, etc.
• Support specification revisions due to product or supplier changes.
• Assist in product cutting and sensory activities with suppliers and franchisees.
• Provide ad hoc tasks and administrative support to QA team.

Skills

Experience in food industry

NPD knowledge

HACCP training

Quality Assurance

MS Excel

MS Office

English & Chinese

Sample handling

Education

Degree in Food Science/Technology or related

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

SGS Malaysia seeks a Food Technologist to support QA, product specifications, and related food technology activities across the APAC region. Based at the SGS Malaysia Office (APAC) in Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor, this contract role focuses on specifications, product approval, and continuous improvement within a global food and beverage brand.

The role requires >3 years in the food industry, HACCP certification, and fluency in English and Chinese.