R&D Executive

Level: Executive

Company Location: Thu Dau Mot, Binh Duong, Vietnam

Industry: FMCG

Contract term: Permanent

Salary: Negotiable

Established in 1995, CKL Vietnam Corporation is a subsidiary of Chia Khim Lee Food Industries (Singapore). CKL is firmly established in the manufacturing and distribution of its beverage products in Vietnam and beyond. SAGIKO is our flagship brand of canned & bottled juices/drinks with a unique Asian twist. The company is ISO22000, HACCP, GMP and HALAL certified.

Job Purpose:
Enhances company competitive position by identifying consumer requirements and preferences; developing new and improved ingredients.
Duties:
* Identifies consumer requirements and preferences by studying market research information; coordinating investigations with marketing research; examining competitive products.
* Identifies new ingredients by tracking professional developments and competitor's products; developing options with suppliers; locating new suppliers; conducting basic research.
* Confirms ingredients by preparing formulations; conducting sensory and chemical analyses, consumer test panels, and shelf-life studies.
* Prepares product specifications by studying cost/benefit relationships; identifying and investigating suppliers; examining manufacturing requirements.
* Documents actions by maintaining logs; compiling technical journals; collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends; writing technical reports.
* Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
* Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
* Enhances research and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Key Requirements

·        Minimum degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biology or other relevant disciplines. Any other relevant qualifications will be added advantage.

·        Minimum 5 years experience. Must have experience in Food industry, experience in beverage industry will be added advantage.

·        Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

·        Proficient in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word)

·        Good command in English skills, verbal and written.

·        Flexible with a positive and can-do attitude.

·         Food Research Skills with focus in Quality Focus,

·         Conduct with integrity and confidentiality.

• Degree: Bachelor
• Job type : Permanent
• Age: Unlimited
• Salary: Competitive