Technical Assistant

About the role

The Technical Assistant will support the Technical/R&D team in product development, product matching, trials, and other technical activities. This role involves preparing, labeling, organizing, and maintaining product samples for customer evaluation, internal testing, and marketing purposes.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Technical/R&D team in product development, product matching, trials, and other technical activities
• Prepare, label, organize, and maintain product samples for customer evaluation, internal testing, and marketing purposes
• Assist in preparing materials, ingredients, equipment, and samples required for laboratory and production trials
• Support trial activities and monitor production runs according to instructions provided by the Technical/R&D team
• Conduct basic sensory evaluation and product checking, such as appearance, colour, aroma, and taste, as instructed
• Record trial results, sample information, and other relevant technical data accurately
• Ensure laboratory equipment, tools, samples, and working areas are properly maintained and kept clean and organized
• Assist in maintaining proper documentation and filing of product samples, trial records, and technical information
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Marketing, and other departments when required for sampling and trial activities

About you

• Minimum SPM or equivalent qualification
• Basic computer knowledge, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel
• Able to understand and follow work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Willing to learn and able to perform basic technical and hands-on tasks
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Responsible, disciplined, and attentive to detail
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision after proper training
• Experience in manufacturing, food production, laboratory, quality, or technical support is an added advantage
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry is an added advantage