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R&D Specialist

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Job Descriptions:

  • Generate ideas and conceptualise new products or product enhancements based on market research, consumer insights, and emerging trends
  • Develop prototypes to test product functionality and performance
  • Gather feedback and conduct feasibility assessments to refine and improve product designs
  • Develop ideas and solutions for new packaging or packaging enhancements, considering factors such as branding, shelf presence, usability, and environmental impact
  • Engineer packaging specifications, materials selection, and structural designs
  • Ensure that packaging meets product protection, transportation, and regulatory requirements
  • Manage R&D projects, including defining timelines, budgets, and resource allocations
  • Coordinate activities across different functions to ensure successful commercialisation of new
    product launches
  • Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and manufacturing partners to source materials and production
    equipment for new product launches
  • Negotiate contracts and ensure the availability of resources for R&D projects
  • Ensure alignment with overall product and brand strategy
  • Other ad hoc task as assigned

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field
Minimum 2 to 5 years’ experience in R&D roles, with a focus on new product development (preferably in a FMCG industry)
Strong understanding of product development processes
Experience in conduct sensory test and analysis (SPSS Software)

Work location: Alor Setar