R&D Technician

Job Description
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This position is for a R&D Technician in the R&D Gum and Candy Team based in Singapore.
Gum and Candy (G&C) Category in Singapore play a very important role in Mondelez , as a R&D Technician, you will be working as part of a cross functional team with close connection with the Singapore Technical S ite Administrator and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) lead . You are responsible for supporting G&C projects by assisting R&D colleagues to execute la b and pilot plant trial activities . The purpose of the role is to provide a safe and effective environment by operating and maintaining lab equipment and pilot plant facilities to relevant standards .
T he R&D technician acts as a primary technical contact for developers, maintenance contractors and material suppliers for lab and pilot plant activities . The R&D technician is in-charge of managing, maintaining the Mondelez International lab GMP and Safety Standards and pilot plant operations including maintenance and repair.
How you will contribute
These duties include but not limited to:
Operational

• Support operation and manage lab and Pilot Plant equipment and facilities including ingredient preparation, equipment set up, clean up and product testing

• Provide operations support for the developers and contribute to the development of experimental programs . This includes preparation, prototyping, and analysis of prototypes. May also be tasked to do lab trials on their own with minimal supervisio n.

• Complete assigned experimental tasks with accuracy and using safe work procedures, GMP requirements and basic HACCP principles

• Assisting with ordering, replenishing and maintaining materials and stock rotation

• Manage raw material inventory and consumables, including raising of purchase orders - stock take, maintain and order ing of raw material for Gum & Candy developers

• Managing the pilot plant budget, maintenance and repair of equipment in the laboratories, monitor overall upkeep and maintenance of machines /equipment

Process

• Implement and maintain good manufacturing and housekeeping practices including equipment cleaning procedures

• Cooperate and liaise with appropriate teams (mic robiology, analytical, HSE) to ensure on going food safety and sanitation management program in place

Safety

• Conduct Safety Analysis, equipment/process risk assessment and assist in development and review of safe system of work

• Identify lab and pilot plant users training requirements and establish and maintain equipment/process training records for all lab and pilot plant colleagues

Documentation

• To create and update Gum & Candy product making S tandard O perating P rocedure s (SOP)

• Maintain lab and pilot plant documentations (SOP, Sanitation procedures, Safety procedures, protocols)

• E nsure overall compliance with Mondelēz International GMP, Quality Policy and Safety standards

Qualification and Experience

• Engineering related courses in Chemical or Mechanical would be an advantage. Technical Education or Diploma or Degree undergrad uate

• Minimum 2 years lab oratory and warehouse management work experience will be an advantage

• Basic skills - mechanical comprehension , basic food regulations and food s afety , k nowledge of HS&E and GMP practices in the workplace

• Demonstrate initiative and independence; can effectively complete tasks with minimal supervision and ability to follow, highlight and improve site safety processes

• Experience in GMP, HACCP and lean manufacturing environment is preferred

• Computer Skills in Microsoft Package: Outlook, Teams, Excel , Word and Power Point

• Inventory management skills

• Report writing skills

• Good interpersonal communication skills

• Fluent English - both verbal and written is mandatory

Travel requirements:
May need to travel to Mondelez Singapore HQ on an ad hoc basis to provide support to R&D colleagues when required .
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Headquartered in Singapore, Mondelēz International's Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is comprised of six business units, has more than 21,000 employees and operates in more than 27 countries including Australia, China, Indonesia, Ghana, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. Seventy-six nationalities work across a network of more than 35 manufacturing plants, three global research and development technical centers and in offices stretching from Auckland, New Zealand to Casablanca, Morocco. Mondelēz International in the AMEA region is the proud maker of global and local iconic brands such as Oreo and belVita biscuits, Kinh Do mooncakes, Cadbury, Cadbury Dairy Milk and Milka chocolate, Halls candy, Stride gum, Tang powdered beverage and Philadelphia cheese. We are also proud to be named a Top Employer in many of our markets.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type
Regular
Product development
Science & Engineering