R&D Officer

Elyss Group Holdings Sdn. Bhd.; Alor Setar; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Increment

MC and Annual Leave

KWSP and SOCSO

Opportunity to lead and shape a new R

Job summary

Elyss Group Holdings Sdn. Bhd. is expanding into the food manufacturing industry and seeks an innovative R&D Officer to lead new product development from concept to commercialization. The role involves research, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver market-ready products.

Responsibilities include formulation, bench-top trials, regulatory compliance, and supplier evaluation, with opportunities to shape a new R&D department and drive growth across Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Technology or related field.
• 1–2 years in food product development/R&D in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMP/HACCP/MeSTI and Halal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and formulate new food/beverage products aligned with trends and business goals.
• Conduct bench-top trials, reformulations, and scale-up from lab to factory floor.
• Analyse sensory data, nutrition, and shelf-life to assess product performance.
• Collaborate with Production, QA/QC, and Marketing to ensure smooth commercialization.

Skills

Food chemistry

Food safety standards

GMP/HACCP/MeSTI

JAKIM Halal requirements

Malaysian food laws

Sensory evaluation

Lab equipment proficiency

Analytical skills

Creativity in formulation

Project management

Bilingual communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Technology/Biotechnology

Job description

Elyss is expanding its horizons! As part of our strategic growth, we are expanding our business into food manufacturing industry. We are looking for an innovative, passionate, and driven R&D Officer to join our team and spearhead our new food product lines from concept to commercialization.

JOB OVERVIEW

The R&D Officer is responsible for new food product development, product improvements, process improvements and ensuring compliance with quality, safety and regulatory standards. This role involves conducting research, managing product development projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring innovative and market-competitive food products to consumers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Development and Formulations

Conduct research and development of new food and beverage formulations that aligned with market trends and business goals.

Conduct bench-top trials, reformulate recipes for cost optimization, and scale up production from lab-scale to factory floor

Analyse sensory data, nutritional information and shelf-life studies to evaluate product performance.

Collaborate with Production, QA/QC and Marketing teams to ensure the smooth commercialization of new products.

Regulatory and Quality Compliance

Ensure all formulations, ingredients, and final products comply with Malaysian Food Regulations (Food Act 1983 / Food Regulations 1985), MeSTI, GMP, HACCP, and JAKIM guidelines.

Prepare and review nutritional information panels (NIP), ingredient lists, and packaging label compliance.

Market Research and Supplier Management

Collaborate with Marketing Department to conduct market research to identify new opportunities, evaluate product performance and document the findings.

Source, evaluate, and test new raw materials, food additives, flavorings, and packaging solutions from local and international suppliers.

Establish raw material specifications and maintain proper documentation (COA, MSDS, Halal certificates).

REQUIREMENT AND QUALIFICATION

Education

Possess at least Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Biotechnology, or related field.

Experience

Minimum 1-2 years experiences in food product development/R&D within the food manufacturing environment.

Experience in the beverage or cordial industries will be an added advantage.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Strong knowledge of food chemistry, food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, MeSTI), and JAKIM Halal requirements.

Familiarity with Malaysian Food Laws and food labeling standards.

Knowledge of sensory evaluation methods and analysis.

Proficiency in using lab laboratory equipment and analytical techniques.

Hands-on attitude with strong analytical, problem-solving, and creative formulation skills.

Good project management skills with the ability to handle multiple product timelines.

Excellent communication skills in Bahasa Melayu and English.

What We Offer

• Salary Increment
• MC and Annual Leave
• KWSP and SOCSO
• Opportunity to lead and shape a new R&D department
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.