Internship for Research & Development

QVI FOODS SDN. BHD.; Kajang; On-site; MYR 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

QVI Foods Sdn Bhd in Kajang, Malaysia is offering an internship with the R&D team to support new product development, product improvement, formulation, and trial production.

You will assist in product trials, sensory evaluation, sampling of materials, documentation, data analysis, and collaboration with Production and QA/QC. Currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor’s in Food Technology or related field.

Qualifications

• Current pursuit of a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Basic knowledge of food processing and product development advantageous.
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000 and HALAL advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist the R&D team in new product development and existing product improvement.
• Support product formulation, ingredient preparation and trial production.
• Assist in conducting product trials, testing and evaluations.
• Perform basic sensory evaluation of food products, including taste, texture, appearance and overall quality.
• Assist in sampling and testing of raw materials, in-process products and finished products.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of R&D documentation, formulations, trial records and reports.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing product and trial data.
• Conduct basic research on ingredients, food products and market trends where required.
• Assist in troubleshooting product and process issues during product trials.
• Support shelf-life studies and product stability testing where applicable.
• Work closely with Production, QA/QC and other relevant departments during product development and trials.
• Participate in R&D projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Gain exposure to relevant food safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Available for internship period of 3 months, 4 months, 6 months or longer.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Creative & proactive

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Manufacturing, Food Innovation, Nutrition, Biotechnology, Chemistry

Job description

Assist the R&D team in new product development and existing product improvement.

Support product formulation, ingredient preparation and trial production.

Assist in conducting product trials, testing and evaluations.

Perform basic sensory evaluation of food products, including taste, texture, appearance and overall quality.

Assist in sampling and testing of raw materials, in-process products and finished products.

Support the preparation and maintenance of R&D documentation, formulations, trial records and reports.

Assist in collecting and analyzing product and trial data.

Conduct basic research on ingredients, food products and market trends where required.

Assist in troubleshooting product and process issues during product trials.

Support shelf-life studies and product stability testing where applicable.

Work closely with Production, QA/QC and other relevant departments during product development and trials.

Participate in R&D projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Gain exposure to relevant food safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

Job Requirements

Currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Manufacturing, Food Innovation, Nutrition, Biotechnology, Chemistry or a related field.

Basic knowledge of food processing, food ingredients and product development is an advantage.

Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000 and HALAL is an added advantage.

Good attention to detail, especially when handling formulation, testing and documentation.

Willing to perform hands-on product trials, testing and sensory evaluation.

Good analytical, problem-solving and observation skills.

Able to follow SOPs, work instructions and safety requirements.

Basic computer skills for data entry, documentation and reporting.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Creative, proactive and willing to learn.

Able to work in a food manufacturing / production environment.

Available for an internship period of 3 months, 4 months, 6 months or longer.

QVI Foods Sdn Bhd is a central kitchen & logistic centre of Fresh Food to Malaysia largest convenience stores. We are growing fast and are now inviting highly motivated personnel to join us now.

QVI Foods Sdn Bhd is a central kitchen & logistic centre of Fresh Food to Malaysia largest convenience stores. We are growing fast and are now inviting highly motivated personnel to join us now.