Thư Hồ

I’m a Food Technology Engineer with experience in flavour applications, especially in savoury applications. My hands-on experience at both global and startup flavour houses, have trained me in key R&D functions, including lab operations, sample formulation, sensory evaluation, and cross functional collaboration. With passion, and a willingness to learn, I’m looking for an R&D Technician role where I can contribute to product development and grow into a problem solving, consumer focused professional.

Lab Technician | MQ Food and Pharma Ingredients JSC | Feb 2025 - May 2025

• Complete the description of the savoury flavour collection.
• Assist sensory evaluation of flavour samples to provide clear and accurate descriptions for project selection.
• Support sample selection for different projects by choosing suitable flavours, ingredients, or extracts based on customer requirements.
• Ensure the quality of lab samples by regularly doing sensory evaluation on restocked flavours.
• Support the R&D team in flavour blending, product development, and application in beverage and instant product formulations.

|| Support Savoury Application Team in daily lab tasks:

• Blending seasoning formulas to create desired tastes and flavours for different food applications (snacks, noodles).
• Assist in development and preparation of flavoured food products for internal and customer evaluations.
• Select optimal flavours for projects according to specified requirements.
• Work with APAC colleagues (Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia) to request samples and ensure timely delivery to Vietnam for projects and storage.
• Support sending samples to customers as well as colleagues in other countries.
• Managing inventory of raw materials and flavour samples, ensuring proper storage and handling of laboratory supplies.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized lab environment in accordance with EH&S policies.

HCMC UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION | 2019-2023

• Scientific Research: Investigate the effect of adding Konjac powder on the quality of germinated brown rice noodles (Rating: Good).
• Graduation Thesis: Investigate the effect of replacing green banana powder on the quality of germinated rice noodles (GPA: 9.5/10).
• Scholarship for good performance.