R&D Scientist – Oils & Fats Innovation
About The Position
At Fuji Vegetable Oil, we are not a typical manufacturing environment—we are a high-performance, innovation-driven organization where a small, specialized team delivers outsized impact. We are seeking an experienced R&D Scientist who thrives in a hands-on lab setting, brings deep technical expertise, and is motivated by long-term career growth and meaningful contributions. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge oil processing technologies, directly influencing product quality, customer applications, and plant performance. If you are looking for a role where your work is visible, valued, and drives real results—this is it. The R&D Scientist plays a critical role at the intersection of research, production, and customer application. This position partners closely with Operations, Quality, and Commercial teams to advance product innovation, optimize processes, and solve complex technical challenges. You will lead and execute lab-scale processing and experimentation, translate findings into plant-level improvements, and contribute to the development of next-generation oil-based solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field required
- 5+ years of experience in an R&D, laboratory, or production environment strongly preferred
- Experience with fats and oils, food processing, or chemical processing highly preferred
- Strong understanding of processing technologies, lab methods, and scale-up principles
- Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and operate in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communicator with the ability to translate technical concepts across audiences
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth
Responsibilities
- Design and execute laboratory-scale processing including interesterification, bleaching, and deodorization to simulate and optimize plant conditions
- Lead product and process development initiatives, from concept through implementation
- Translate lab findings into scalable, production-ready solutions
- Partner with Operations to improve efficiency, yield, and process consistency
- Collaborate with Quality and Commercial teams to align product performance with customer needs
- Provide technical expertise to support customer inquiries, product performance, and troubleshooting
- Stay at the forefront of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes
- Identify and drive innovation opportunities in fats and oils processing
- Contribute to process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant
- Maintain accurate, detailed experimental records and documentation
- Develop and present technical reports, insights, and recommendations to leadership
- Provide training and technical guidance to ensure consistency in processes and standards
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- robust benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
