Senior R&D Executive (F&B)

EXTRA NATURAL SDN BHD; Kepong; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

EXTRA NATURAL SDN BHD in Malaysia is seeking an R&D professional to plan and execute R&D projects and new product development, including trials on freezing techniques, texture retention, packaging, and shelf-life extension.

You will prepare lab- or pilot-scale samples, collaborate with QA/QC, Production, Marketing and Procurement to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness, source materials, support scale-up, and ensure compliance with HACCP and ISO22000 while staying attuned to market trends

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Culinology / Food Technology / Food Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute R&D projects and NPD activities.
• Conduct trials on freezing techniques, texture retention, packaging, and shelf-life.
• Prepare lab- or pilot-scale samples per formulations and customers' requirements.
• Collaborate with QA/QC, Production, Marketing, and Procurement teams to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness of R&D outcomes.
• Research and evaluate new fruit varieties, suppliers, processing methods, and food-safe ingredients.
• Identify, evaluate, source and purchase raw materials, ingredients, equipment and packaging components for R&D related processes.
• Support the scale-up of products from lab/pilot scale to commercial production.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, formulations, trial records, and test reports.
• Ensure all new developments comply with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards (HACCP, ISO22000, etc.).
• Stay updated on global frozen food trends, market innovations, new product development ideas and consumer preferences.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and support customer samples or presentations as needed.
• To perform any tasks as assigned by Superior.

Skills

Culinology

Food Science

Food Technology

R&D

Problem solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in Culinology / Food Technology / Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Planning and execution of R&D projects and new product development (NPD).

Conduct trials related to freezing techniques, texture retention, packaging, and shelf-life extension.

Prepare lab-scale or pilot-scale product samples based on R&D formulations and customers' requirements.

Collaborate with QA/QC, Production, Marketing, and Procurement teams to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness of R&D outcomes.

Research and evaluate new fruit varieties, suppliers, processing methods, and food-safe ingredients.

Identify, evaluate, source and purchase raw materials, ingredients, equipment and packaging components for R&D related processes.

Support the scale-up of products from lab/pilot scale to commercial production.

Prepare and maintain technical documentation, formulations, trial records, and test reports.

Ensure all new developments comply with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards (HACCP, ISO22000, etc.).

Stay updated on global frozen food trends, market innovations, new product development ideas and consumer preferences.

Conduct sensory evaluations and support customer samples or presentations as needed.

To perform any tasks as assigned by Superior.

Requirements:

Possess Degree or Diploma in Culinology / Food Technology / Food Science and other relevant field.

Posses strong understanding of cultural and culinary trends with full knowledge of culinary art and able to cook like a chef.

At least 1-2 years of working experience in seasoning, sauce and paste R&D, processing & manufacturing related field with strong knowledge and ability in kitchen / R&D lab management, recipe formulation, food presentation, food safety, food handling and food hygiene.

Proficient with Microsoft Office & Excel, other relevant software and application.

Able to manage time efficiently, effective in problem- solving, and having positive thinking.

Possessed strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Familiar with Malaysian Food Regulations and Nutrition Labelling Regulations.