Food Scientist

Food Scientist (R&D Application Lab Executive)

Location: Scentium (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (formerly known as Flavor Inn Corporation Sdn Bhd) based in Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam, Malaysia.

Address:
6, Jalan Anggerik Mokara 31/54, Kota Kemuning, Section 31
Shah Alam, Selangor, 40460
Malaysia

About us
Scentium (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Flavor Inn Corporation Sdn Bhd) is a food and beverage flavouring manufacturing company based in Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam, Malaysia. Scentium is a flavour division of the Iberchem Group in Spain. We develop flavours with superior sensory attributes, fitting to current market needs and complying with the strictest safety and quality standards.

Job Description
- Manage the flavour collections and accumulate knowledge of raw materials, ingredients, olfactory families specific to odor and sensory evaluation.
- Development of new product applications and concepts in accordance with specified requirements as outlined by customers.
- Work with flavourist, sales, marketing and laboratory teams to make sure that the right flavours are selected and created for customers.
- Responsible for the product application of flavours into trial food products.
- Keeping up-to date with flavour trends and being able to effectively communicate about profiles.
- Evaluate new creations and products already on the market by smelling, tasting and describing the products.
- To be the intermediary between creation and marketing by managing projects and client briefs.
- Understanding the client’s brief and translate it to the flavourist: present client expectations and reinterpreting them to be the most relevant.
- To assist sales manager to visit customers for technical support.

Skills and Qualities
- Passionate and creative about flavours
- Project management.
- Confident communicator.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Diligence, attention to detail.
- Balanced judgement.
- Highly organized.
- Experience of the consumer flavour market; knowledge of trends and product categories.

Job Requirements
- Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Food Science / Food Technology or equivalent.
- At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Experience from food ingredients/flavours company would be an added advantage.
- Good olfactive/sensory skills.
- Required skill(s): MS Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).
- Possess good analytical troubleshooting & problem-solving skills.
- A team player with good analytical, problem-solving skills and ability to take initiatives and effectively work to project timelines.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia. Proficient in Mandarin would be an added advantage.

Why Scentium? At Scentium, flavour is our passion — and our people are the key ingredient. We create taste experiences that inspire and connect, and behind every flavor is a team driven by creativity, innovation, and excellence. Since our beginning, we’ve been committed to delivering high-quality solutions that delight consumers worldwide. Guided by our values of Innovation, Collaboration, and Responsibility, we bring together diverse talents to craft flavors that make a difference. At Scentium, you’ll be part of a dynamic, inclusive environment where your ideas help shape the future of taste.

If you're excited about this opportunity and would like to be part of our growing team, we encourage you to apply now to become our next R&D Application Lab Executive!

** Applicants please apply here or email your resume to: [email protected]