R&D Executive

Responsibilities: - Develop and launch of new products from concept through commercial production. - To define R&D strategies and organize project portfolio. - Manage R&D projects and perform post launch follow-up when required. - Continuous improvement of existing products’ performances. - Perform technical, scientific, regulatory and competition intelligence monitoring. - Support production in process implementation and work together for continuous and industrial scale up. - Plan and conduct the required physical and chemical tests and analyses for product development and improvement. - Identify, evaluate and source suitable raw materials from qualified suppliers. - Establish product specifications and production procedures, and prepare technical documents such as TDS and MSDS. - Oversee pilot runs and initial production batches to ensure products meet the required specifications. - Responsible for investigation when abnormal occur in process or product and provide technical advice and support in product / process improvement. - Support the Sales and Marketing teams with product samples and technical information. - Collaborate closely with Sales, Purchasing, Operations, Marketing and other relevant departments to support successful product development and commercialisation. Requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline. - At least 2 years of relevant experience in research and development, product development or a similar function. - Hands-on, creative and practical approach to product development and problem-solving. - Able to read and interpret technical literature in English and Mandarin. - Knowledge of manufacturing processes, scale-up and production procedures is an added advantage. - Strong analytical, innovation, problem-solving and organisational skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.