Food Technologist

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

 

Work Location:         Plentong, Johor
Reporting To:           Senior Research Scientist
Working Hours:        8.30am – 5.30pm 

The Food Technologist will assist the team to carry out all RDA activities that are a vital part of development and application. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the development of innovative food solutions from concept through commercialization, working closely with cross-functional teams, manufacturing sites, and customers. The successful candidate will gain exposure to product development, application testing, process optimization, and scale-up activities across various food categories, including sauces, dressings, marinades, and other savoury applications.

 

Key responsibilities

 

• Support product improvement initiatives and new product development projects by conducting laboratory trials, evaluations, and technical assessments.
• Execute application testing, feasibility studies, and pilot plant or production-scale trials to validate product performance.
• Prepare product samples for customer evaluations, presentations, and technical demonstrations.
• Evaluate raw materials and ingredients, assessing their functionality, performance, and suitability for various food applications.
• Assist in the development of innovative and cost-effective food solutions that meet customer expectations and business objectives.
• Participate in New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept development through factory scale-up and commercialization.
• Conduct laboratory and pilot plant trials to optimize product quality, functionality, and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, trial reports, specifications, and project records.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, Regulatory, and Commercial teams.
• Support customer-focused projects, technical presentations, and troubleshooting activities where required.
• Build technical expertise in food ingredients, processing technologies, and manufacturing systems.

 

Qualifications and skills

 

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Fresh graduates with relevant internships, final-year projects, or laboratory experience are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with 1–2 years of experience in food product development, applications, R&D, or food manufacturing environments are also welcome.
• Exposure to HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, or other food safety and quality management systems is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of food formulation, ingredient functionality, and manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on laboratory experience through internships, research projects, academic coursework, or industry experience.
• Familiarity with common laboratory equipment, testing methods, and analytical techniques is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Passion for food innovation and product development.
• Willingness to travel to Kerry's Singapore office on a monthly basis and/or as business needs arise to support RDA projects, cross-functional collaboration, customer activities, and technical development initiatives.