Health Product R&D & Prototyping Lead

Suntory Holdings Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Holdings Limited in Singapore is seeking an Executive, Product Development to support R&D and new health-enrichment products. You will help develop prototypes, run laboratory tests, and contribute to sensory evaluation and stability studies.

You will analyze results, prepare reports, and support ad hoc projects while maintaining safety and lab standards. This role offers hands-on experience across beverage formats and product development in a dynamic, global team.

Qualifications

• Diploma, bachelor’s degree or higher qualification, with at least 1 year of experience in the food, beverage, flavour or related industry.
• Experience in product development or laboratory work is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food science or related scientific principles.
• Experience in preparing beverage, jelly, gummy, or similar product samples.
• Basic laboratory testing and equipment-handling skills.
• Good communication skills and an open-minded attitude.
• Curious and interested in new products, trends, and consumer insights.
• Tenacious, proactive, and willing to learn.
• Strong aspiration for personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Support Laboratory Operations – Assist with daily laboratory activities, including sample preparation, equipment operation, housekeeping, cleanliness, and general laboratory maintenance.
• Support Product Development – Assist in the development and testing of new health enrichment products across various formats, including beverages, jelly, gummy, and other product varieties.
• Prototype Development – Prepare product prototypes and samples according to established procedures and formulations, while ensuring proper use and operation of laboratory equipment.
• Sensory Evaluation – Conduct sensory evaluations of prototypes and document key sensory attributes such as taste, texture, appearance, aroma, and overall acceptability.
• Stability & Shelf-Life Testing – Prepare and monitor samples for shelf-life studies, conduct stability tests, track product changes and trends, and identify potential product quality issues.
• Analysis & Reporting – Conduct basic chemical analysis, accurately record test results, prepare reports, and provide rationale and insights from research and stability testing.
• Administrative & Ad Hoc Support – Provide administrative and general support for R&D projects, laboratory activities, and other ad hoc assignments while following required safety and laboratory standards.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Good communication

Curiosity and learning

Proactive attitude

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's degree in food science or related

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Suntory Holdings Limited in Singapore is seeking an Executive, Product Development to support R&D and new health-enrichment products. You will help develop prototypes, run laboratory tests, and contribute to sensory evaluation and stability studies.

You will analyze results, prepare reports, and support ad hoc projects while maintaining safety and lab standards. This role offers hands-on experience across beverage formats and product development in a dynamic, global team.