Research & Development Specialist - Nescafé

Location: Dong Nai, Viet Nam
POSITION SNAPSHOT
Working location: Nestlé Dong Nai Factory (Bien Hoa 2 IZ, Dong Nai)
Working time: Mon-Fri ([protected info])
Reporting line: R&D Manager
MAIN JOB PURPORSE
Drive Innovation & Renovation projects for NESCAFÉ products, from product development and trials to industrialization and launch. Ensure products are technically feasible, cost-effective, compliant with quality and regulatory requirements, and successfully implemented in manufacturing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Development & Innovation
Develop, reformulate, and optimize product recipes and manufacturing processes.
Drive product renovation through cost optimization, raw-material substitution, and process improvement.
Assess manufacturing feasibility for new and improved products.
Trials & Industrialization
Conduct kitchen, pilot, and production trials, including prototype preparation and sensory evaluation.
Validate product performance, shelf life, and manufacturing feasibility.
Support successful commercial production runs and resolve technical issues.
Quality & Compliance
Ensure products, materials, and processes meet Nestlé quality and food safety standards and local regulations.
Prepare technical documentation and information required for product approval and registration.
Systems & Technical Documentation
Maintain accurate recipes, specifications, formulations, and product data in relevant systems such as SAP and GREAT.
Ensure technical documentation is current, traceable, and compliant.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Partner with QA, Production, Procurement, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Research & Development teams, and suppliers.
Provide technical support for product and process improvement, troubleshooting, training, and knowledge sharing
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of relevant food industry experience, preferably in product development or Research & Development.
Experience with ready-to-drink and/or coffee-related products is an advantage.
Hands-on experience in recipe development, sensory evaluation, shelf-life studies, and pilot or production trials.
Good understanding of food safety, quality standards, manufacturing processes, and regulatory requirements.
Good English communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong project management, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Independent, flexible, accurate, and creative.
OUR PERKS WORKING AT NESTLÉ
Guaranteed 13th & 14th month salary
Performance bonus & annual salary review
Premium healthcare insurance for employee
Shuttle buses provided from HCMC & additional transportation support
Career development & coaching
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