Food Product Innovator: R&D, Trials & Applications

Lacto Asia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lacto Asia Pte Ltd is seeking an entry to mid-level Food Scientist to drive product development and formulate applications for dairy-related products at our Singapore facility.

The role involves conducting trials, optimizing formulations for cost and performance, and providing technical support to sales teams and customers. Strong sensory, analytical, and lab skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Min. degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
• Fresh graduates are welcome.
• Experience with food ingredients, and dairy related product.
• Strong knowledge of food chemistry and processing techniques.
• Hands-on experience in formulation and lab work.
• Good sensory evaluation and analytical skill.
• Proficient in MS Office and data analysis.
• Excellent problem-salving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Good communication skills in customer interactions and cross-department.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good command of English and Mandarin (written and spoken) is required to effectively liaise with our English- and Mandarin-speaking customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for product development and innovation, develop and formulate product for specific application.
• Conduct product trials and application testing in different kind of application categories.
• Optimize existing formulation for cost and performance.
• Provide technical support to sales team and customers on product application and usage.
• Conduct sensory evaluation and standard test parameter.
• Troubleshoot customer application issues and advice on solution.
• Collaborate with sales team on customer projects and presentation.
• Conduct stability testing and shelf-life studies.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper calibration; conduct 5S activities and maintain laboratory cleanliness.
• Work closely with cross-department to achieve project goals.
• Undertake any other ad-hoc projects/task assigned.
• Able to work oversea occasionally.

Skills

Sensory evaluation

Analytical skills

Lab formulation

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related

Job description

Lacto Asia Pte Ltd is seeking an entry to mid-level Food Scientist to drive product development and formulate applications for dairy-related products at our Singapore facility.

The role involves conducting trials, optimizing formulations for cost and performance, and providing technical support to sales teams and customers. Strong sensory, analytical, and lab skills are essential for success.