Food Technologist / Senior Food Technologist

YHS (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage sector in Singapore is seeking a driven individual for a role focused on product innovation and renovation across its product categories. This position involves managing the entire product life cycle, from conceptualization to commercialization, along with evaluating new technologies and maintaining product standards. Candidates should possess a degree in Food Science or a related field, along with analytical skills and a team-oriented mindset. Fresh graduates and those with prior experience are encouraged to apply, with opportunities for advancement based on experience.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduate or 3 to 5 years of working experience preferred.
• A candidate with more years may qualify for a senior role.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on in full spectrum of product life cycle from conceptualization to commercialization.
• Lead cost and process optimizations and provide technical support.
• Troubleshoot product-related issues and support nutritional analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Food Science

Advanced Degree (added advantage)

Job description

Product innovation & renovation for Yeo's product categories across markets.

Job Responsibilities

• Hands-on in full spectrum of innovation and renovation in the entire product life cycle from conceptualization to commercialization
• Stay current with industry trend in innovation and technologies to assist in product definition and design and identify opportunities for new development or improvement in existing products
• Lead cost and process optimizations
• Trouble-shoot issues related to products and processes
• Evaluate acceptability of new or alternate source of raw materials
• Support nutritional analysis for product labelling
• Provide technical support for enquiries pertaining to products, processes, food and labelling regulations
• Provide technical guidance to junior team member

Key Competencies

• Knowledge in different food and beverage processing technologies
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to analyze data accurately
• A good team player who can work independently
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Meticulous, self-motivated and result-oriented

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Food Science or its related field, advanced degree is an added advantage

Professional Experience

• Fresh graduate or 3 to 5 years of working experience. Potential candidate with more years of related working experience will be considered for a more senior position.