RD&I Executive (Contract-based)

Magnum Ice Cream Co.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive pay

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing support

Time off to rest and recharge

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Magnum Ice Cream Co. seeks an RD&I Executive (contract-based) to review recipes and artwork for regulatory compliance and to support product registration, data maintenance and marketing administration.

You will participate in sensory tastings and collaborate with regional R&D and marketing on new product development. The role involves process improvements, recipe development and strict adherence to safety protocols, in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Background in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry or related discipline.
• Strong data entry, communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive, innovative mindset and ownership for results.

Responsibilities

• Review recipes, ingredients and artworks for regulatory compliance across markets.
• Assist product registration, market listing and maintenance of product data.
• Support NPD development and marketing administrative tasks.
• Participate in sensory evaluations and tastings, preparing samples.
• Collaborate with regional R&D and marketing on new product development.
• Support process improvements, recipe development and lab housekeeping with safety in mind.

Skills

Food Science

Nutrition

Chemistry

Data entry

Communication

Teamwork

Ownership mindset

Education

Food science or related degree

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Tools

Internal databases

Job description

## RD&I Executive (Contract-based)Apply: Unihome Malaysia Office: Full time: Posted 6 Days Ago: End Date: October 1, 2026 (7 days left to apply): R-307**Life tastes better with ice cream**With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‐play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. What truly sets us apart is how we work.We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‐performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.**What you'll be responsible for*** Review recipes, ingredient lists, and artworks to ensure compliance with MYSGBN and multi-country regulatory requirements.* Support product registration, market listing, and maintenance of product information in internal databases.* Assist in NPD development and provide administrative support for marketing initiatives.* Participate in sensory and physical product evaluations, including preparation of samples for internal tastings.* Collaborate closely with regional R&D and marketing teams on new product development projects.* Support process improvement initiatives, recipe development activities, and laboratory housekeeping while adhering to safety protocols.**We're looking for someone who*** Has a background in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or a related discipline, with the ability to work confidently in the food ingredients field.* Possesses strong data entry skills, effective communication and teamwork abilities, and a proactive, innovative mindset.* Thinks end-to-end and takes ownerships for results* Is comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving organisation* Values collaboration, clarity and low-ego ways of working**What you'll get**Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes* Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards* Flexible ways of working* Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work* Time off to rest and recharge* Ongoing learning and development opportunities**Why join us?**This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.* Roles with real accountability and visible impact* Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done* Continuous learning and development as the business grows* Reward linked to performance and contribution.Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.**Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?**If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps. If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.**Additional information**The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.