Nutrition Formulator

Nutrition Formulator

Melaka | Full-Time | On-Site

Kotra Pharma is seeking a Nutrition Formulator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing nutritional formulations, from product concept and design through pilot trials, scale-up and commercial launch.

Responsibilities

* Develop and execute product development plans in line with business and market priorities.

* Design nutritional profiles and formulations for milk and non-milk-based powder products, including fortified adult and children's nutrition, growing-up milk and infant nutrition products.

* Ensure formulations comply with applicable regulatory standards, including Codex and target market requirements.

* Evaluate and qualify raw materials and suppliers in collaboration with QA and Procurement.

* Support regulatory documentation, product labelling reviews and claim substantiation.

* Manage technology transfer to toll manufacturers or internal manufacturing facilities.

* Identify formulation cost optimisation opportunities without compromising product quality.

* Establish and maintain R&D documentation, change control and formulation management systems.

Requirements

* Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or a related field.

* Minimum 3 years of experience in powdered dairy product development and manufacturing processes.

* Knowledge of nutritional formulation, product development and applicable regulatory requirements.

* Good analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

* Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.