Job Description
A. Product Development & Innovation
- To plan & carry out daily experiments and to decide on and finalise the best formulation for application, new products & solutions.
- Development of new ideas and new products through literature searches and bench-top experimentation.
- Innovate with ingredients, flavors, textures, and nutritional profiles to differentiate products in the market.
- Develop recipes to optimize product functionality for customers.
- Explore emerging food technologies, novel ingredients, and sustainable processing methods.
- To share ideas with customers on Japanese food application.
- To share recipe ideas with HQ A&I centre regularly.
B. Production & Pilot Plant Operations
- To conduct pilot plant trials, including product shelf-life study and sensory tests.
- Attend pilot plant/production trials at customers premises.
- To assess suitability of new equipment before use.
C. Application, Quality & Market Readiness
- To provide estimates on product costings to ensure products formulation brings in profits after production.
- Ensure all products meet food safety regulations, quality standards, and labelling requirements.
- To evaluate experimental samples and work closely with sales team to address customers needs.
- Visit customers (with sales personnel) for trial, troubleshooting, product promotion, technical advice etc.
- Communicate with sales/marketing team to have clear understanding of customers and market requirements.
- Keep up to date on information regarding market trends, ideas and technology for products.
- Share new Technology with Team Members.
- Launch new projects
Job Requirements
- Must hold a Master's in Agriculture.
- Must have experience as a Team Lead.
- Having strong Japanese language skills to connect with HQ A&I Centre members.
- With 4 to 6 years working experience in R&D role.
- Strong knowledge of food chemistry, ingredient functionality, and processing technologies.
- Familiarity with sensory evaluation and relevant food regulations.
- Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, and technical report writing.
