Technical Lead - Food Ingredients

Agrocorp International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Agrocorp International in Singapore is seeking an early-career R&D professional to drive product innovation in plant-based proteins and related ingredients. You will conduct application research, act as the technical liaison between manufacturing and commercial teams, and support on-site trials, data documentation, and sample coordination to deliver market-ready solutions.

The role emphasizes recipe development, prototype leadership, and collaboration with marketing to showcase technical

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in a high-impact R&D role.
• Initiative-driven with the ability to own projects.
• Solution-first mindset with ability to crack technical puzzles.
• Strong background in food processing and interest in proteins.
• Ability to turn blank-slate ideas into market-ready products.
• Fast learner with passion for kitchen experimentation.
• Excellent communication skills for data-driven presentations.
• Team-focused and results-oriented to hit targets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct application research to uncover value propositions for protein isolates, peptides, pea fibers, and pea starches.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between manufacturing and commercial teams.
• Provide on-site trials, troubleshooting at customer facilities, or remote recommendations.
• Collaborate with sales to design and deliver customer-centric solutions and presentations.
• Develop innovative recipes and product concepts aligned with market trends.
• Lead ingredient reviews, prototype prep for exhibitions and workshops.
• Ensure test data is well-documented and reported to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with sample team to manage sampling protocols.
• Support marketing with technical inputs for social media content.
• Assist in other projects as necessary.

Skills

0-3 years experience

Self-starter

Solution-first mindset

Food processing knowledge

Protein science interest

Prototype development

Culinary experimentation

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science

Diploma in Food Science

Job description

About the Role

Job Description:

• Product Innovation:Conduct application research to uncover and validate new value propositions for protein isolates, peptides, pea fibers, and pea starches.

• Technical Liaison:Serve as the primary technical link between manufacturing and commercial teams, ensuring alignment on quality expectation from customers and regulatory compliance.

• Customer Support:Resolve technical challenges for clients, including conducting on-site trials, troubleshooting at customer facilities or providing recommendations over phone or emails.

• Solution Delivery:Collaborate with commercial team to design and deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions and technical presentations, highlighting product uniqueness.

• Recipe Development:Formulate innovative recipes and product concepts that align with evolving market trends and specific customer needs.

• Exhibition & Demo Lead:Manage ingredient reviews and prototype preparation for seminars, industry exhibitions, and innovation workshops.

• Data Management:Ensure test data are well-documented, accurate and reported in a concise manner to stakeholders. Maintain good record of all ingredients received.

• Customers sampling:Work with sample coordinator to ensure samples sending protocols are understood and adhered.

• Social Media Content:Supporting marketing coordinator by providing technical and application inputs into social media contents.

• Others:Assist in other projects as and when necessary.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelors’ Degree in Food Science or related fields

Required Skills

• The Early-Career Professional:You have 0–3 years of experience and are ready to take the next step in a high-impact R&D role.

• The Self-Starter:You take initiative, own your projects, and don't need hand-holding to get things done.

• The Fixer:You have a \"solution-first\" mindset and enjoy the challenge of cracking technical puzzles.

• The Subject Matter Expert:You bring a strong background in food processing and a deep interest (or expertise) in the science of proteins.

• The Prototype Lead:You can take a \"blank slate\" idea and turn it into a tangible, delicious, and market-ready product.

• The Culinary Enthusiast:You’re a fast learner who loves experimenting in the kitchen—whether it’s benchtop prep, baking, or cooking.

• The Communicator:You possess the \"soft skills\" to build relationships and the \"hard skills\" to deliver polished, data-driven presentations.

• The Team Catalyst:You are focused on outcomes and know how to collaborate effectively to hit team targets.