Research Scientist R&D

The Hershey Company; Pekan Nanas; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chocolate manufacturer is seeking a Research Scientist based in Malaysia to drive chocolate product innovation and lead projects of varying complexity. The ideal candidate will collaborate across departments, implementing product improvements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Food Science, along with at least 3 years of relevant experience. This role is pivotal for product development and requires a strong understanding of chocolate technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant professional working experience.
• Operations/Manufacturing knowledge required.
• Regulatory and standards compliance expertise needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead low to medium complexity projects for chocolate product innovation.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Commercial teams for new ideas.
• Support QA and Production functions in project execution.

Skills

Food Science Fundamentals

Data Analysis

Technical Writing

Chocolate Technology

Research Methodology

Analytical Techniques

Ingredient Knowledge

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and Food Technology

Master Degree in Food Science and Food Technology

Job description

Summary:

Reporting to the Sr. Manager APAC R&D and working from the APAC R&D Center in Malaysia, the Research Scientist provides project leadership on projects low to medium complexity by leveraging knowledge and experience to drive chocolate product innovation and growth across region APAC cluster and Europe cluster either to be produced internally or COMan. The candidate will accomplish this by:

• Leads low to medium projects from a complexity stand point
• Developing new chocolate products and processes
• Assist on phases of projects that are of major importance, complexity or scope.
• Participating in the innovation process with the Strategic Business Unit in APAC.
• Participating in project design and methodology
• Problem solving through application of knowledge and creative thinking
• Ensuring project execution and technology transfer
• Observing, recording and evaluating experimental data to draw conclusions
• Preparing project reports and presentations
• Supporting technical capabilities of vendors of ingredients
• Providing instruction to Technical Support employees

This role will interact and partner with:

• Technical and professional employees within Global R&D
• Manufacturing, Operations and Plant Quality Assurance
• Quality and Regulatory Compliance
• Procurement
• Marketing
• Engineering
• External Vendors

Summary of major duties:

• Project leadership for new products
• Collaborate with Marketing and Commercial areas to develop new ideas
• Provide support to QA and Production functions
• Partner with vendors and suppliers
• In region product, process improvements

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master Degree in Food Science and Food Technology.
• Minimum 3 years relevant professional working experience.
• Food Science Fundamentals
• Data Analysis
• Operations/Manufacturing knowledge
• Regulatory and standards compliance
• Technical Writing
• Chocolate Technology
• Research Methodology
• Analytical Techniques
• Ingredient Knowledge
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Scale-up/plant test process