Application Specialist

Department: Product and Process Development Center 
Reporting Relationship: 

• Report to: Senior Product and Formulation Specialist 
• Subordinate: None 

Job Responsibility: 
The Application Specialist develop, test, optimize and/or trouble shoot food and beverage formulations using innovative ingredients, technologies and/or product concepts. 

Duties will include and not be limited to: 

• Develop and refine food and beverage formulations to demonstrate ingredient functionality and performance. 
• Evaluate and manage raw material evaluation and provide timely feedback to partner enabler/s (suppliers and distributors).  
• Conduct laboratory and mini – UHT trials, ensuring accurate data collection and process documentation. 
• Adapt and optimize recipes based on sensory evaluation, stability, and cost considerations. 
• Support the development of prototypes for customer presentations, product launches, and internal projects. 
• Perform basic laboratory test procedures including but not limited to physico – chemical and microbiological method.  
• Participate in sensory evaluation sessions and provide technical feedback. 
• Maintain detailed records of formulations, trial results, and performance data. 
• Ensure adherence to food safety, quality, and regulatory standards in all application work. 
• Support preparation of technical documentation, specifications, and prototype data sheets. 

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology, Dairy Science, Nutrition, or related field. 
• At least 1-year hands-on experience in product application, R&D, or formulation development, preferably in the food & beverage or ingredient industry 
• Strong understanding of food processing, formulation science, and ingredient functionality (e.g., proteins, emulsifiers, stabilizers, sweeteners, flavors). 
• Hands-on experience with UHT, pasteurization, or aseptic processing. 
• Knowledge of sensory evaluation, shelf-life testing, and regulatory labeling for dairy and beverage products. 
• Proficient in MS Office and laboratory documentation systems. 
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.