Food Technologist

About Kerry

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.