Research and Development Supervisor

HAOS BERHAD; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Haos Industries Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking an experienced R&D professional to join our team. The successful candidate will lead product development, conduct formulation trials, perform laboratory testing, and manage technical documentation to support product quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include sensory evaluation, shelf-life studies, GMP adherence, and collaboration with suppliers for materials and HALAL certificates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or Food Processing
• Minimum 2 years' R&D experience in product development or lab testing in F&B
• Experience with formulation trials, sensory evaluation and shelf-life testing
• Knowledge of GMP, KKM, HALAL, HACCP, ISO regulatory standards
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently and in a team
• Malaysian ONLY

Responsibilities

• Conduct formulation and reformulation trials for new and existing food and beverage products
• Prepare laboratory samples and pilot batches for development and testing
• Perform sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, stability testing
• Maintain GMP and food safety compliance in the lab
• Coordinate with suppliers for COA, HALAL certificates and specs
• Prepare product specifications, nutrition information and technical documents
• Document regulatory requirements and certifications including HALAL, HACCP, ISO
• Verify label claims are supported by technical data
• Evaluate raw materials for suitability before production trials
• Assist in maintaining lab equipment and GMP compliance

Skills

R&D experience

Product development

Formulation

Laboratory testing

Food & Beverage

Education

Food Science

Food Technology

Food Processing

Job description

Haos Industries Sdn Bhd is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented R&D professional to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for product development, formulation trials, laboratory testing, raw material evaluation, and technical documentation to support product quality, improvement, and compliance with relevant food safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct formulation and reformulation trials for new and existing food and beverage products.
• Prepare laboratory samples and pilot batches for product development, testing, and improvement.
• Perform sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, stability testing, and other relevant laboratory tests.
• Monitor product quality and evaluate trial results to support product improvement and consistency.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety requirements.
• Prepare and maintain product specifications, nutritional information, formulation records, and technical documentation.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining documentation for regulatory requirements and certifications, including KKM, HALAL, HACCP, GMP, and ISO.
• Verify that product label claims are supported by appropriate technical data and documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain raw material samples, Certificates of Analysis (COA), HALAL certificates, and technical specifications.
• Evaluate raw materials for suitability and quality before production trials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or Food Processing ONLY.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in R&D, product development, formulation, or laboratory testing within the food and beverage industry.
• Practical experience in product formulation, product trials, sensory evaluation, and shelf-life or stability testing.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, product labelling, and relevant regulatory requirements, including KKM, HALAL, HACCP, GMP, and ISO.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Malaysian ONLY!

We look forward to welcoming a suitable candidate to our team!