R&D Assistant Manager

EPS Malaysia; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food technology company in Penang seeks a qualified R&D Manager to lead product development and oversee projects. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Food Science, 4-5 years of relevant experience, and strong technical knowledge in food analysis and regulatory affairs. Responsibilities include planning and managing timelines, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and driving innovation in product development. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth offered.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in a similar R&D role, including 1-2 years in managerial capacity.
• Knowledge of food safety & quality regulations (HACCP, ISO, FSSC) and Halal.
• Passion for staying updated on industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Support the head of Department in leading product development and technical projects.
• Oversee resource planning, project timelines, and department spending.
• Manage new product introduction activities from concept to commercialization.
• Identify new projects based on market trends for business growth.

Skills

Technical knowledge in product development

Excellent project management

Effective communication

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the head of Department in leading product development, formulation improvement and technical projects.
• Oversee resource planning, project timelines and department spend in line with agreed budget for R&D operations.
• Implementation of the organization’s R&D strategy by managing new product introduction activities from strategic concept to commercialization.
• Accountable for meeting target launch dates by implementing work programmes in an integrated, timely and viable manner for a product to be successful in the market.
• Identify new projects (including development of new products) based on current market trends and input from Marketing division to help improve business growth.
• Develop, test and optimize cost‑effective formulations that meet cost, safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate research results and provide recommendations to organization.
• Ensure all legal and Food Act requirements are adhered to.
• In addition to the defined roles stipulated above, this position is also responsible for any other assignments which will be delegated to superior(s) from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in a similar R&D role, with at least 1-2 years in managerial role.
• Strong technical knowledge in product development, food analysis and regulatory affairs.
• Excellent project management, decision making and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work cross‑functionally.
• Knowledge of food safety & quality regulations (HACCP, ISO, FSSC) and Halal.
• Passion for staying updated on industry trends and innovations.