Senior R&D Officer

POKKA PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

POKKA PTE LTD in Singapore seeks an experienced Food Scientist to drive new product development and cost-optimisation through recipe modifications and supplier collaboration. The role focuses on formulating recipes, validating products, and managing documentation for market launches.

You will lead R&D projects, integrate market insights with technical know-how, and support junior staff while ensuring compliance with quality systems and food regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science & Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in development of new products.
• Experience in product formulation, factory processing & production, food regulation, raw materials sourcing.

Responsibilities

• New Product Development (NPD): manage R&D projects to meet deadlines.
• Formulate recipes and verify new products before market launch.
• Communicate with suppliers on materials and technical information.
• Prepare necessary documents for new products.
• Conduct test trial production.
• Modify products for cost down and recipe rationalisation.
• Develop innovative product concepts based on market insights.
• Provide technical support and train junior staff.
• Ensure system documentation and ISO/BRC quality compliance.

Skills

Initiative

Time management

Analytical thinking

Curiosity

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Food Science & Technology

Job description

• To conduct new product development & related R&D activities.
• To develop and propose innovative new product concepts from own ideas or inspirations.
• To proceed cost down by utilization of alternative suppliers or modification of recipe.

Job Responsibilities:

-New Products Development (NPD)

• Responsible for R&D Projects assigned and managing their progress to meet the targeted deadline.
• Formulation of recipes and verification of new products before the market launch
• Communication with supplier on new materials or technical information.
• Prepare necessary document for new products.
• Conduct test trial production.

-Modified products for Cost Down & Recipe Rationalisation

• Plan and implement changes to raw materials from alternative suppliers and changes to existing recipes to reduce costs.

-Develop and propose Innovative new products concepts

• Develop and propose unique new product concepts based on insights from the market and supplier information.
• Join R&D Innovative Meeting in generating new ideas to generate next successful pillar for company

-Technical Support

• Transfer knowledge and know how to train junior staff and support them technically.

-System Management

• Ensure all necessary documents for certificate is in place & final approval received.
• Support R&D documentation to support maintenance of company ISO quality system standard.
• Ensure recipe & product specification are issued to relevant departments timely.
• Ensure all documents for HCS are in place & final approval receive.
• Ensure all documents for halal are in place & final approval receive.
• Proper R&D documentation to support maintenance of company BRC/ISO quality system standard.

Requirements

-Education and Experience

• Degree in Food Science & Technology or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in development new products.
• Experience in product formulation, factory processing & production, food regulation, raw materials sourcing.

-Professional Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience to develop food formulations with a focus on beverages. In particular work experience in the following areas is desirable.

-Dairy or Protein Drink

• Functional or Supplement drink
• Possess basic knowledge of food ingredients and be able to discuss on equal terms with relevant suppliers.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic regulations related to food

-Aptitude and Skills

• Initiative and complete the responsible projects with the relevant departments.
• Time management to meet project deadlines by preparing for risk.
• Thinking skills to think logically and construct appropriate solutions.
• Curiosity in the constant search for new possibilities and perseverance in pursuing these possibilities.
• Dedication and willingness to contribute to the company or R&D organization