R&D Professional (Food)

Position: R&D Professional

Location: Pathumthani 

Reporting Line: Product Manager, QA Manager

Shift Time: 8am to 6pm (Including 1 hour break)

Salary/Budget: THB 40K

Context and Importance of the Role:

Our client is a premium brand known for delivering authentic Thai culinary experiences globally. Their success depends on maintaining a seamless collaboration between strategic product planning and technical execution.

• The R&D Professional is the technical backbone, turning ideas into reality through formulation, compliance, and production scalability.
• The role is integral to driving innovation, maintaining our brands reputation, and supporting both our in-house product line and future OEM projects.
• This role ensure that every product launched not only reflects our clients brand values but also meets the highest quality standards while being aligned with market expectations.
• His/her collaboration is particularly critical in working with our Master Chef, who serves as both the formulator and final taste approver for our in-house product line.
• It requires close communication and coordination, with distinct responsibilities to minimize overlap.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Development & Innovation:

• Develop and optimize formulations for new products and enhance existing ones.
• Lead sensory evaluations, stability tests, and product trials to ensure premium quality.
• Balance creativity with production feasibility and cost-effectiveness.

2. Regulatory & Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all products meet local and international regulatory standards.
• Provide detailed documentation, including ingredient lists, nutritional information, and labeling compliance.
• Conduct quality control assessments and resolve production issues as needed.

3. Collaboration & Feedback Integration:

• Work with the Product Manager to incorporate customer and market insights into product development.
• Collaborate with Master Chef to finalize formulations and ensure alignment with brand standards.

4. Production Support:

• Assist in scaling formulations for production and troubleshooting manufacturing challenges.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and labs to support technical innovations and ingredient sourcing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related fields.
• Experience in product formulation, sensory evaluation, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.