Senior QA / R&D Executive

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting research and development activities, laboratory operations, product development, and quality assurance activities. Provide technical support to customers in optimizing product performance, processing parameters, and application conditions, while ensuring the quality, compliance, and reliability of products, materials, processes, and laboratory results in accordance with company standards, IMS requirements, and applicable regulations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and improve new products, materials, formulations, and processes in accordance with business and technical requirements.
• Manage product specifications, formulations, technical data, BOM, artwork, labels, and other R&D-related documentation.
• Evaluate new raw materials and supporting materials, including specifications, technical documents, and supplier/manufacturer approvals.
• Conduct laboratory testing and ensure the proper operation, maintenance, calibration, and verification of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Support analytical method development, validation, verification, troubleshooting, and evaluation of test results.
• Prepare technical reports, product development documentation, laboratory SOPs, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with Technical Support, QA, Production, Marketing, and other relevant departments to support product development, trials, and technical improvements.
• Provide technical support to customers in optimizing product performance, processing parameters, and application conditions.
• Support the investigation and resolution of quality issues, non-conformities, customer complaints, and other technical issues.
• Implement and continuously improve the Integrated Management System (IMS) and ensure compliance with applicable quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in R&D, laboratory, QA, or related technical functions, preferably within FMCG, food, or oleochemical industries.
• Strong knowledge of R&D, product development, laboratory testing, and quality assurance.
• Hands-on experience operating laboratory instruments such as ICP, GC, Rancimat, SFC, or other relevant analytical instruments.
• Good understanding of ISO 17025, IMS, Quality Management System, and relevant standards/certifications.
• Knowledge of product specifications, raw materials, formulation, testing, and quality requirements.
• Understanding of laboratory calibration, method validation/verification, and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, research, and reporting skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Good command of written and spoken English.