R&D Application Lab Executive (Food Scientist)

SCENTIUM (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Medical benefits

Hospitalization benefits

Employee Share Option Scheme

Team-building activities

Career development trainings

Job summary

Scentium (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. in Shah Alam is seeking an experienced R&D Application Lab Executive to join our food science team.

You will support R&D and application testing for our flavour products and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Technology, at least 3 years in an R&D or application lab, and strong olfactive skills. Proficiency in MS Office is expected; Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in an R&D or application lab role.
• Experience in ingredients/flavour company is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage flavour collections and knowledge of ingredients and sensory evaluation.
• Develop new product applications per customer requirements.
• Collaborate with flavourists, sales, marketing and labs to select flavours.
• Apply flavours to trial food products and evaluate outcomes.
• Stay updated on flavour trends and communicate profiles effectively.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects from concept to market.
• Translate client briefs to flavourists and manage project timelines.
• Provide technical support and training to customers as needed.

Skills

Sensory skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science / Food Technology

Job description

R&D Application Lab Executive (Food Scientist)

About the role Scentium (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced R&D Application Lab Executive to join our team in our Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam office. This is a full-time position that plays a crucial role in our Research and Development function, supporting the research & development and application testing for our food & beverage products.

What you'll be doing

Manage the flavour collections and accumulate knowledge of raw materials, ingredients, olfactory families specific to odor and sensory evaluation

Development of new product applications and concepts in accordance with specified requirements as outlined by customers

Work with flavourist, sales, marketing and laboratory teams to make sure that the right flavours are selected and created for customers

Responsible for the product application of flavours into trial food products

Keeping up-to date with flavour trends and being able to effectively communicate about profiles

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market

Evaluate new creations and products already on the market by smelling, tasting and describing the products

To be the intermediary between creation and marketing by managing projects and client briefs. Providing technical support and training to customers as needed.

Understanding the client’s brief and translate it to the flavourist: present client expectations and reinterpreting them to be the most relevant

Skills and Qualities

Passionate and creative about flavours.

Good olfactive/sensory skills.

Project management.

Excellent interpersonal skills

Balanced judgement.

Highly organized.

Experience of the consumer flavour market; knowledge of trends and product categories.

What we're looking for

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Food Science / Food Technology or equivalent

Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar R&D or application lab role

Experience from food ingredients/flavours company would be an added advantage.

Good olfactive/sensory skills.

Required skill(s): MS Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for detail

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. A team player with good analytical, problem-solving skills and ability to take initiatives and effectively work to project timelines

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia. Proficient in Mandarin would be an added advantage

What we offer At Scentium (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, we believe in creating a supportive and collaborative work environment that empowers our employees to thrive. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including:

Dental, medical and hospitalization benefits provided

MNC, opportunities for career development, trainings and advancement

Friendly and supportive working environment

Team-building activities

Employee Share Option Scheme

About us Scentium (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Flavor Inn Corporation Sdn Bhd) is a food and beverage flavouring manufacturing company based in Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam, Malaysia. Scentium is a flavour division of the Iberchem Group in Spain. We develop flavours with superior sensory attributes, fitting to current market needs and complying with the strictest safety and quality standards.