Research & Development Officer (อ.เมือง จ.สมุทรสาคร)

• Research, develop, and reformulate instant noodle and sauce/seasoning products from concept to commercial launch.
• Conduct bench-scale and pilot-scale trials; document results and prepare detailed reports.
• Evaluate raw materials and ingredients; liaise with suppliers for ingredient specifications and technical information.
• Perform sensory evaluation and shelf-life studies; assist in setting product specifications.
• Prepare and review product formulas, ingredient declarations (100% breakdown), and technical documents in accordance with Thai FDA and relevant export market regulations.
• Support process scale-up and production trials in coordination with Production and QA teams.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive products; identify opportunities for product innovation and cost improvement.
• Maintain laboratory records, sample libraries, and documentation in compliance with GMP/HACCP standards.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Sales to translate consumer/customer requirements into product briefs.

Qualifications

• Work Location: Mueang Samut Sakhon District, Samut Sakhon
• Working Days: 6 days per week (Monday–Saturday)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or related fields.
• 2–5 years of experience in R&D, Product Development, or food formulation, preferably in instant noodles, seasoning, sauce, or processed food products.
• Strong knowledge of food product development, raw materials, formulation, sensory evaluation, and shelf-life testing.
• Experience in laboratory trials, pilot trials, and production scale-up.
• Experience in starch-based products, noodles, seasoning, or sauce development will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of food regulations, ingredient declaration, GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Good communication and coordination skills with cross-functional teams (R&D, QA, Production, Marketing, and Suppliers).
• Good command of English and proficiency in MS Office.