Research & Development Executive

Promac Enterprises Sdn Bhd; Kepong; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Learning and development

Comfortable like a family working env.

Exposure into export market

Job summary

Promac Enterprises Sdn Bhd is seeking a Research and Development Executive to develop and refine formulations, conduct trials, and support commercial production. You will collaborate with QA/QC, Production, and Procurement to ensure quality and cost targets are met.

The role requires a degree in Food Science/Technology or related field and at least 2 years in the F&B industry, with strong problem solving and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science/ Food Technology/ Nutrition or related science field.
• At least 2 years job experience, especially in F&B industry.
• Familiar with product development process & food regulations.
• Creative thinking, proactive mindset, problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to details, gentle & careful.
• Independent, able to work under minimal supervision.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine product formulations to meet quality, sensory, cost and customer requirements.
• Conduct laboratory trials, stability testing, sensory evaluations and product performance assessments.
• Coordinate pilot trials and production scale-ups, ensuring smooth transition from laboratory to commercial production.
• Troubleshoot formulation and production issues and recommend effective solutions and improvements.
• Evaluate raw materials, ingredients and manufacturing processes to improve product quality, consistency and cost efficiency.
• Work closely with Production, QA/QC, Procurement and other relevant departments to support successful product development and commercialization.
• Ensure all product development activities comply with food safety, quality, regulatory and company requirements.
• Maintain proper product development records, formulations, specifications and trial reports.
• Keep updated on new ingredients, technologies and market trends to support product innovation.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the superior.

Skills

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Food Science/ Food Technology/ Nutrition or related science field

Job description

Develop and refine new and existing product formulations to meet quality, sensory, cost and customer requirements.

Conduct laboratory trials, stability testing, sensory evaluations and product performance assessments.

Coordinate pilot trials and production scale-ups, ensuring smooth transition from laboratory to commercial production.

Troubleshoot formulation and production issues and recommend effective solutions and improvements.

Evaluate raw materials, ingredients and manufacturing processes to improve product quality, consistency and cost efficiency.

Work closely with Production, QA/QC, Procurement and other relevant departments to support successful product development and commercialization.

Ensure all product development activities comply with food safety, quality, regulatory and company requirements.

Maintain proper product development records, formulations, specifications and trial reports.

Keep updated on new ingredients, technologies and market trends to support product innovation.

Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the superior.

Job Requirements

Degree in Food Science/ Food Technology/ Nutrition or related science field.

At least 2 years job experience, especially in F&B industry.

Familiar with product development process & food regulations.

Creative thinking, proactive mindset, problem solving skills.

Strong attention to details, gentle & careful.

Independent, able to work under minimal supervision.

Team player with good interpersonal skills.

Perks and benefits Attractive salary package Learning and development Comfortable like a family working environment Exposure into export market

Promac is a group of companies that manufacture and distributes the essential food products such as dairy, oil and fats products. Based in Malaysia, our headquarter is based in Kuala Lumpur. With 2 manufacturing site, Promac Industries Sdn Bhd in Klang and Promac Industries (Johore) Sdn Bhd in Pasir Gudang. We distribute Fonterra NZMP ingredients in Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore for over 30 years. We also own Promex brand products including milk powder, margarine, Ghee, Cheese, butter, sweetened condense milk, evaporated milk, tomato paste and etc. Our brand is growing to serve you better.

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