R&D Executive

TEE YIH JIA FOOD MANUFACTURING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking a product developer to innovate and optimize food products. Responsibilities include product development from concept to launch, recipe optimization, and sensory evaluations. The ideal candidate should hold a diploma in Food Science or a related field and demonstrate strong skills in formulation, analysis, and problem-solving. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and good communication skills, along with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Min Diploma in Food Science, Chemistry or similar discipline.
• Understanding of food systems and formulation skills.
• Good understanding of sensory testing and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and improve existing products from conceptualization to launch.
• Conduct tests to optimize product design.
• Evaluate new ingredient submissions.

Skills

Formulation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Diploma in Food Science, Chemistry or similar discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop new products, line extensions, and improve existing products from conceptualization to product launch in accordance with project objectives and timelines
• Develop recipes and conduct tests to optimize product design for new products, line extensions and existing products
• Evaluate new ingredient submissions
• Conduct sensory evaluation and shelf-life monitoring tests
• Maintain required records and documentation to support costing, labelling, scale up and production of new and existing products
• Works closely with manufacturing, purchasing, quality assurance and marketing in the development and launch of new and improved recipes
• Conduct troubleshooting to a wide range of recipes, processing and efficiency problems
• Plan & carry out maintenance and calibration of lab & pilot plant equipment
• Ensure work instructions and records are continually reviewed and updated to reflect system requirements and current practice
• Carry out preliminary evaluation on suppliers for purchase of lab equipment/ supplies and external laboratory services
• Perform ad hoc duties assigned by immediate superior

Job Requirements

• Min Diploma in Food Science, Chemistry or similar discipline
• Has formulation skills and understanding of food systems
• Has organizational skills and ability to cope with multiple projects and assignments
• Understanding on relationship between process equipment and recipes, ingredient functionality, and frozen food processing will be a plus.
• Good understanding of sensory testing and statistics
• Must articulate strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have strong computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office

Work Location: 5 Senoko Road

5 days workweek