Job Description

Position Title: New Product Development (NPD) InternDepartment: Product Development/InnovationLocation: Fonterra HQ, No. 23, Jalan Delima 1/1, Subang Hi Tech, Industrial Park, Batu 3, 40300, Selangor, MalaysiaDuration: 6 Months internship (preferably starting in September 2024)Overview: The New Product Development (NPD) Intern will support the NPD team in bringing new products from concept to market. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the product development process, including market research, concept development, prototyping, and product testing.Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct the shelf-life test of nutritional powder, cultured, UHT and Dairy Food for trial and commercial samples.
• Support the prototype development and trial of new products for nutritional powder, cultured, UHT and Dairy Food.
• Conduct the shelf-life test of new packaging for nutritional powder, cultured, UHT and Dairy Food and compile results.
• Coordinate to send prototype, trial and commercial samples to the internal and external lab for analysis.
• Ensure the freshness of ingredients used in the NPD lab for prototype development.
• Support the sensory evaluation activities of new and renovated products for nutritional powder, cultured, UHT and Dairy Food.
• Identify opportunities for improving documentation processes and record-keeping systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the NPD lab.
• Support the establishment of the packaging database to ensure detailed specifications for each packaging type including dimensions, materials, weights and performance characteristics are well maintained.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge in ISO9001 & HACCP
• Strong interest in product development and innovation
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Candidate with own transport is preferred.

Compensation: A monthly internship allowance of RM1,000 will be provided.#LI-NI1 #LI-JW

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