Food Technologist

Company Overview

FUJI OIL (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. is a world-leading manufacturer specializing in specialty edible oils and fats, delivering innovative food ingredient solutions globally.

Job Summary

Develop and optimize food product formulations, support scale-up and commercialization, and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards in a collaborative R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize food product formulations based on specific product requirements and specifications
• Conduct laboratory trials, benchtop experiments, pilot trials, and support plant-scale trials to validate formulations
• Lead product scale-up and commercialization activities from development through production stages
• Execute reformulation and product improvement projects to enhance product quality, cost-effectiveness, and process efficiency
• Evaluate ingredient functionality and suitability for various product applications to ensure optimal performance
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and other departments to troubleshoot product and process issues effectively
• Prepare and maintain accurate technical documentation, including product specifications, formulations, BOM, and R&D records
• Support packaging artwork, ingredient declarations, and product labeling reviews to ensure compliance with applicable food regulations
• Conduct technical feasibility assessments for new products and manufacturing processes to guide development decisions
• Ensure all R&D activities comply with food safety, GMP, HACCP, and relevant company standards
• Perform additional R&D-related duties and projects as assigned to support business objectives

Requirements

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or a related discipline
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in food product development, R&D, or food manufacturing
• Experience in product formulation, reformulation, pilot trials, and scale-up processes
• Knowledge of food ingredients, ingredient functionality, and food processing techniques
• Possess at least one year of hands-on experience in food applications, preferably in chocolate, confectionery, bakery, edible oils and fats, or related industries.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and food safety requirements
• Knowledge of food regulatory requirements and product labeling
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team