Food R&D & Quality Innovation Lead

BITE ME UP CDO FOOD CORP.; Cagayan de Oro; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

BITE ME UP CDO FOOD CORP. in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, invites an experienced Research & Development Officer to lead new product development and quality assurance, ensuring safe, innovative food offerings. This full-time role collaborates across production teams and keeps pace with regulatory standards.

The candidate will contribute to formulation improvements, shelf-life testing, and documentation, maintaining high-quality records and supporting commercialization efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry or Microbiology.
• Experience in food product development or food safety testing.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and QA protocols.
• Proficiency with lab techniques and analytical instrumentation.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with HACCP, ISO standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development activities focused on creating innovative food products and formulations.
• Test and evaluate new ingredients, processes, and technologies to enhance product quality and shelf life.
• Perform comprehensive food safety and quality assurance testing in accordance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Document all research findings, experimental procedures, and results in detailed technical reports.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to scale laboratory findings to commercial production levels.
• Stay updated with emerging food technology trends, regulatory changes, and industry innovations.
• Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis for product quality issues or production challenges.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and company quality protocols.
• Participate in product development projects from conception through commercialization.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments, formulations, and ingredient specifications.

Skills

Food safety

Product development

QA testing

Laboratory techniques

Analytical instrumentation

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/ Food Technology/ Chemistry/ Microbiology

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Analytical instruments

Job description

BITE ME UP CDO FOOD CORP. in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, invites an experienced Research & Development Officer to lead new product development and quality assurance, ensuring safe, innovative food offerings. This full-time role collaborates across production teams and keeps pace with regulatory standards.

The candidate will contribute to formulation improvements, shelf-life testing, and documentation, maintaining high-quality records and supporting commercialization efforts.