R&D Internship

Introduction to Role

The Research & Development Intern will support flavour and product development, analytical testing, and research activities to drive product innovation and improvement. This role will also assist in maintaining laboratory operations, conducting experiments, preparing samples, and documenting research findings. The internship provides hands-on experience in flavour science, product development, and laboratory practices while working closely with the R&D team to support ongoing projects and innovation initiatives.

Your Mission

• Support Flavour & Product Development
  Work closely with the Flavour Development Specialist and Flavour Evaluator to support flavour development activities, ensure raw material availability in the R&D laboratory, prepare and weigh flavour ingredients according to assigned formulations, assist in sample preparation for various product applications, and manage raw material labelling, storage, and inventory.

• Support Analytical & Research Activities
  Collaborate with the Scientist in preparing samples for analytical testing, preparing reagents, solvents, and reference standards, and supporting daily laboratory activities. Conduct basic literature research on flavour ingredients, sensory characteristics, and emerging flavour trends to support research and product innovation.

• Maintain Laboratory Operations & Safety
  Work collaboratively with the R&D team to maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and safety standards. Ensure proper equipment usage, accurate labelling, and traceability of raw materials and developed samples while maintaining the confidentiality of analytical data, formulations, and research projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Technology, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Detail-oriented and careful in handling raw materials, preparing samples, and recording experimental data.
• Creative, curious, analytical, and eager to explore new ideas in flavour and product development.
• Proactive, willing to learn, and able to work collaboratively within a team.
• Good documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English is required; Mandarin language skills are a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with laboratory instruments, such as GC-MS, GC-FID, and surface tension measurement equipment, is an advantage.
• Strong interest in flavour creation, aroma chemistry, sensory evaluation, and product innovation.