R&D Food Science Internship: Product Development & Trials

QVI Foods; Kajang; On-site; MYR 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is offering an internship in R&D to assist the team with new product development and improvement, formulation support, and trial production. You will participate in product trials, sensory evaluations, and data collection, gaining exposure to food safety and regulatory requirements.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor’s in Food Technology/Science or related fields, with basic knowledge of food processing and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Diploma or Bachelor's in related field.
• Basic knowledge of food processing and product development.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000 and HALAL is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with documentation.
• Willing to perform hands-on trials and sensory evaluation.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Eligible for internship of 3, 4, 6 months or longer.

Responsibilities

• Assist R&D team in new product development and existing product improvement.
• Support product formulation, ingredient preparation and trial production.
• Assist in product trials, testing and evaluations.
• Perform basic sensory evaluation of food products.
• Assist in sampling and testing of raw materials, in-process 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.
• Assist in troubleshooting product and process issues during product trials.
• Support shelf-life studies and product stability testing.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Food Technology/Science/Manufacturing or related

Job description

Jora Malaysia is offering an internship in R&D to assist the team with new product development and improvement, formulation support, and trial production. You will participate in product trials, sensory evaluations, and data collection, gaining exposure to food safety and regulatory requirements.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor’s in Food Technology/Science or related fields, with basic knowledge of food processing and strong attention to detail.