Food Technologist

FUJI OIL (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

FUJI OIL (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. is seeking a development-focused professional to create and optimize food product formulations, support scale-up and commercialization, and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards in a collaborative R&D setting.

The role involves conducting trials from benchtop to plant-scale, evaluating ingredients, and preparing documentation such as specifications and BOMs. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential for successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline.
• 1–3 years in food product development or R&D.
• Experience with formulation, reformulation, pilot trials and scale-up.
• Knowledge of food ingredients and processing techniques.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP and food safety requirements.
• Knowledge of regulatory labeling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize food product formulations based on product specs.
• Conduct lab trials, benchtop experiments, and pilot-scale trials.
• Lead scale-up and commercialization from development to production.
• Execute reformulation and product improvements for quality and cost.
• Evaluate ingredient functionality for various applications.
• Collaborate with Production, QA, Procurement, and other departments.
• Prepare technical documentation including specs, formulations and BOM.
• Support packaging artwork, ingredient declarations, and labeling reviews.
• Conduct feasibility assessments for new products and processes.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP and company standards.
• Perform additional R&D duties as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Food Science/Technology

Job description

Company Overview

FUJI OIL (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. is a world-leading manufacturer specializing in specialty edible oils and fats, delivering innovative food ingredient solutions globally.

Job Summary

Develop and optimize food product formulations, support scale-up and commercialization, and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards in a collaborative R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize food product formulations based on specific product requirements and specifications


• Conduct laboratory trials, benchtop experiments, pilot trials, and support plant-scale trials to validate formulations


• Lead product scale-up and commercialization activities from development through production stages


• Execute reformulation and product improvement projects to enhance product quality, cost-effectiveness, and process efficiency


• Evaluate ingredient functionality and suitability for various product applications to ensure optimal performance


• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and other departments to troubleshoot product and process issues effectively


• Prepare and maintain accurate technical documentation, including product specifications, formulations, BOM, and R&D records


• Support packaging artwork, ingredient declarations, and product labeling reviews to ensure compliance with applicable food regulations


• Conduct technical feasibility assessments for new products and manufacturing processes to guide development decisions


• Ensure all R&D activities comply with food safety, GMP, HACCP, and relevant company standards


• Perform additional R&D-related duties and projects as assigned to support business objectives

Requirements

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or a related discipline


• 1-3 years of relevant experience in food product development, R&D, or food manufacturing


• Experience in product formulation, reformulation, pilot trials, and scale-up processes


• Knowledge of food ingredients, ingredient functionality, and food processing techniques


• Possess at least one year of hands-on experience in food applications, preferably in chocolate, confectionery, bakery, edible oils and fats, or related industries.


• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and food safety requirements


• Knowledge of food regulatory requirements and product labeling


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team