Food Technologist - R&D & Product Prototyping

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

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.