Technician, Research and Development

N.V.C Corporation Co., Ltd. (Vital Premium Water).; Keo (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

N.V.C Corporation Co., Ltd. (Vital Premium Water) seeks a motivated individual for product research and development in Keo, Arkansas. The role involves creating new noodle cakes and seasonings, working to optimize ingredients and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

Candidates should have a Bachelor degree in Food Science or related fields and experience in food and beverage industries is preferable. This opportunity is ideal for fresh graduates eager to contribute to product quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates or 1-2 years of job‑related experience in food and beverage industries.
• Knowledge in ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, GMP, HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Create new products and conduct product prototyping and pilot trials.
• Evaluate and implement experiments to optimize ingredients and process.
• Conduct shelf‑life studies and sensory evaluations on product development.

Skills

Knowledge of food regulations

Good command of Ms Office

Education

Bachelor degree of Food Science and Technology

Job description

Job Summary

The position supports the research and development on current products, new products, and continually improve the product quality to meet customer requirements, standard requirements and company goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Create new products of noodle cakes and seasonings, initiating from product prototyping, production pilot trials; and technical documentation of samples and new raw materials, prior to commercialization, is maintained and completed.
• Evaluate and implement the experiments/trials to optimize new and existing ingredients, raw materials, packaging materials, and process improvement.
• Conduct shelf‑life study of new product development, in which the data is analyzed and recommendations are presented.
• Conduct sensory evaluations on product development, ensuring that it meets the standard requirement.
• Work with QC/QA and production on quality/process controls, process improvements, drive results, and problem solving/root cause investigation.
• Assist in sourcing and purchasing of ingredients for new product development.
• Other tasks will be assigned and updated by superiors.

Key Challenges

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities which require attention to details and high commitment.
• Demonstrate accountability and result‑orientation skill to perform efficient work.
• Demonstrate ability to follow compliance work with clear decision.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor degree of Food Science and Technology, Chemistry, Agro‑Industry or related fields.
• Experiences:
• Fresh graduates or 1-2 years of job‑related experience in food and beverage industries.
• Skills and knowledge:
• Knowledge of food regulations with specific emphasis on nutritional labelling, food ingredient functions, and food safety systems.
• Knowledge in ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, GMP, HACCP, etc.
• Good command of Ms Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Statistics).