Technical Specialist - Bakery

Affinity Human Venture LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food science company in Singapore seeks a Technical Specialist to lead product development in enzyme-based baking products. The ideal candidate will have a degree in food science/technology and at least 5 years of R&D experience, along with hands-on baking skills. Responsibilities include conducting product development, providing technical support, and conducting market research. This role offers opportunities to work on impactful projects in a collaborative environment, with expected travel of 30-50%.

Benefits

Collaborative work culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Hands-on experience in product development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in R&D roles from an Industrial Bakery or similar.
• Willing to travel 30-50% of the time.
• Responsible and able to work under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product development of enzyme-based bread improvers and bakery ingredients.
• Provide technical support to customers and distributors.
• Perform market observation and research related to baking.

Skills

Hands-on baking skills

Fluency in English

Proficiency with MS Office

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in food science/technology

Job description

Technical Specialist – Bakery Location: Singapore

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Conduct product development of customized enzyme-based bread improvers, bakery premixes and ingredients for industrial bakeries.
• Follow-up and delivery/presentation of results to clients and/or distributors.
• Proactively evaluating global portfolio products and adaptation for suitability in the Asia‑Pacific market.
• Perform constant market observation and research.
• Proactive approach to new concepts and solutions, especially in the baking industry.
• Provide on‑site technical support to customers, as well as distributors, if needed.
• Promotion and practical demonstration of the company's product ranges by means of baking trials and other suitable forms of evaluation.
• Provide technical presentations and training courses for customers and distributors, if needed.
• Addressing any technical claims and complaints when required.
• Evaluate raw materials.
• Continuous study of relevant technical publications, input info the technical database.

What we are looking for

• Degree in food science/technology.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in R&D roles from an Industrial Bakery or bread improver company, or Flour Mill.
• Hands‑on baking skills are a must.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Interested in and able to get involved in hands‑on product trials (production/lab trials for product demonstration).
• Proficiency with standard software tools such as MS Office.
• Willing to travel when required about 30-50%.
• Responsible and self‑motivated, hence able to work under minimal supervision.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a leading innovation hub at the forefront of food science and baking technology.
• Work on exciting, high‑impact projects with real‑world applications across global markets.
• Gain hands‑on experience in cutting‑edge product development, technical support, and customer‑driven solutions.
• Thrive in a diverse, collaborative, and supportive culture that champions creativity, continuous learning, and professional growth.