R & D Junior Executive / Executive

Agensi Pekerjaan Talent Focus; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 30,466 - 36,493; Full time

Job summary

Soy Sauce Factory seeks a driven R&D Junior Executive/Executive to develop and improve soy sauce and seasoning products. You will conduct trials, prepare formulations, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting product commercialization.

The role requires 1–2 years of experience in product development and a background that fits Chinese/Malay female candidates. Work hours align with a standard factory schedule, with a focus on quality and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Experience 1-2 years in R&D or food product development
• Female Chinese/Malay

Responsibilities

• Develop new soy sauce, sauces, condiments, and seasoning products according to market trends and customer requirements.
• Improve existing formulations to enhance taste, quality, shelf life, and production efficiency.
• Conduct laboratory trials, pilot trials, and factory production trials.
• Prepare product formulations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Evaluate raw materials and identify alternative ingredients to optimize product quality and cost.
• Conduct sensory evaluation and product benchmarking against competitors.
• Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and Sales teams during product development and commercialization.
• Support customer requests for customized products and private label projects.
• Ensure compliance with local and international food regulations, including product labeling requirements.
• Coordinate product shelf-life studies and stability testing.
• Prepare and maintain records including formulations, trial reports, and product specifications.
• Assist in handling customer complaints related to product quality and provide technical investigation support.
• Monitor food industry trends, ingredients, and technological developments relevant to soy sauce and seasoning products.
• Support certification requirements such as GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, and Halal where applicable.

Job description

R & D Junior Executive / Executive

Soy Sauce Factory

Address: 2463, Solok Perusahaan 1, Prai Industrial Estate, 13600 Perai, Pulau Pinang

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.40pm
Sat - 8.30am - 12.40pm

Salary RM3000

Job Summary

The R&D Executive is responsible for developing new food products, improving existing formulations, conducting product trials, and supporting product commercialization activities. The role focuses on soy sauce, seasoning sauces, and related food products while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new soy sauce, sauces, condiments, and seasoning products according to market trends and customer requirements.
• Improve existing formulations to enhance taste, quality, shelf life, and production efficiency.
• Conduct laboratory trials, pilot trials, and factory production trials.
• Prepare product formulations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Evaluate raw materials and identify alternative ingredients to optimize product quality and cost.
• Conduct sensory evaluation and product benchmarking against competitors.
• Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and Sales teams during product development and commercialization.
• Support customer requests for customized products and private label projects.
• Ensure compliance with local and international food regulations, including product labeling requirements.
• Coordinate product shelf-life studies and stability testing.
• Prepare and maintain records including formulations, trial reports, and product specifications.
• Assist in handling customer complaints related to product quality and provide technical investigation support.
• Monitor food industry trends, ingredients, and technological developments relevant to soy sauce and seasoning products.
• Support certification requirements such as GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, and Halal where applicable.

Requirements

• Experience 1-2 years
• Female Chinese/ Malay