Application Technologist (Savory)

About the Company

Our client is a world-class Food & Biotechnology conglomerate with a powerful global footprint. Their Singapore office serves as a strategic regional hub, driving business growth and technical excellence across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

About the Job

Sitting at the vibrant intersection of culinary art and food science, you will be the technical bridge between innovative ingredient portfolio and our corporate B2B clients across APAC. This is a highly dynamic, hands-on role where you will translate customer briefs into delicious, scalable, and commercially viable food applications.

• Application Development: Design, develop, and optimize recipes for key APAC categories, including savory seasonings, sauces, noodles, snacks, and ready-to-eat meals.
• Lab & Pilot Operations: Conduct bench-top testing and pilot plant trials to evaluate the performance of ingredients under various processing conditions (e.g., powder processing, sauce manufacturing, drying technologies).
• Sensory Evaluation: Organize internal tasting sessions, evaluate flavor profiles (taste, aroma, mouthfeel, and umami retention), and use these insights to fine-tune formulations.
• Technical Customer Support: Collaborate with the Technical Service Manager to prepare and deliver high-impact product demonstrations and technical presentations for regional clients.
• Lab Management: Oversee daily lab operations, maintain technical documentation, manage raw materials, and ensure high standards of safety and hygiene (SOPs).

About the Team/Manager

You will join a highly collaborative, science-driven, and culturally diverse technical team in Singapore. This team acts as a critical growth engine for the APAC region, offering you cross-border exposure and the opportunity to work closely with commercial sales teams and regional corporate clients.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree is highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on product development (R&D) or technical service experience within the flavor, seasoning, or B2B food ingredient industry.
• Proven track record in formulating culinary and savory applications (sauces, condiments, processed meats, or instant noodle seasonings).
• Strong understanding of industrial food processing, such as thermal processing, emulsification, and powder blending.
• Prior experience working on projects or formulations targeted at diverse Southeast Asian or broader APAC consumer palates is highly advantageous.
• Project and time management skills to handle multiple client briefs simultaneously.
• Communication skills with the confidence to support technical discussions during customer meetings.