R&D / QA EXECUTIVE

Key responsibilities

• Conduct research, development, and improvement of food ingredient products.
• Develop and conduct formulation trials, laboratory trials, application testing, and sensory evaluations for food and beverage products.
• Prepare prototypes and samples according to customer requirements and provide technical/application support for customer projects.
• Troubleshoot formulation, sensory, and product quality issues and recommend suitable solutions.
• Conduct product testing, stability studies and shelf-life evaluation, and monitor product performance.
• Review and maintain product specifications, COA, ingredient declarations, allergen information and other technical documents.
• Handle customer complaints and product quality issues, including investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support internal, customer, supplier and certification audits, including preparation of relevant documents and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Prepare, review, and maintain QA, R&D, and food safety documentation, including SOPs, specifications, trial reports, test records, and quality records.
• Review supplier documentation such as COA, product specifications, Halal certificates, allergen declarations, certificates and other relevant technical documents.
• Conduct sensory evaluation and application trials for products
• Assist in other R&D/QA and technical projects assigned by management.

What we're looking for

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related science field.
• Preferably 1–2 years of experience in R&D, QA/QC, or food manufacturing.
• We encourage fresh graduates with relevant internship experience to apply.
• Experience in sensory evaluation, product development, and laboratory testing is preferred.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000/FSSC 22000, and Halal requirements.
• Basic knowledge of Malaysian food regulations and food labelling requirements.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to perform hands-on laboratory work, product trials, and sensory evaluations.