Senior Food Application Technologist / Specialist
Industry: Wholesale / Distribution / Trading
Specialism: R&D / Sciences / Laboratory - Research & Development (R&D)
Posted on 28 Jul 2026
About Company
Our client is a chemicals trading firm, founded in Kyoto, Japan in 1832. It began as a specialized sales agent securing exclusive contracts to sell industry-leading products from around the world in Japan. Over the years, they have leveraged their technology and information gathering expertise as well as their global network to transform the business into a hybrid model offering superior manufacturing, processing, and R&D functions as well as trading company services.
Job Description
- Carry out application work / study in applications using company portfolio, performing sensory and physicochemical analysis
- Troubleshoot customers' problems and conduct trials at customer premises when needed
- Develop innovative formulation concepts and prototypes based on market trends, business needs, and customer requirements, working closely with the Sales team to ensure solutions meet clients' expectations
- Present food ingredients and technical solutions to customers through presentations, seminars, demonstrations, exhibitions, and innovation days, supporting Technical Services on customer-focused innovation projects
- Record all methods, tasks, and findings of assigned projects
- Application Development work, providing customer's technical support
- Maintain and liaise with necessary parties to ensure laboratory equipment is in optimal and safe working condition
- Other ad hoc duties assigned by the company
Job Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of R&D experience as a Senior Food Technologist within bakery, processed food, beverages, ice cream, confectionery, or related ingredient sectors
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related discipline
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills and a high sense of responsibility
- Self-motivated individual with a positive, can-do attitude
- Solid technical knowledge and strong presentation skills for product demonstrations
- Strong analytical capabilities
- Well-developed palate and broad sense of taste
- Hands-on experience is essential
- Creative and innovative mindset
Compensation
- Working location: Science Park II, Singapore
- Working hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
- Transport allowance and/or reimbursable
- Variable bonus
- Annual leaves
- Staff Benefits (medical, hospitalization, Flexi-benefits)