Packaging R&D Specialist - Prototyping & Testing

Century Pacific Agricultural Ventures Inc.; General Santos; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Pacific Agricultural Ventures Inc. seeks a Research & Development Specialist to lead packaging development for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.

You will establish material specifications, create prototypes, and perform performance testing per customer requirements and regulatory standards. Qualifications include a degree in Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Food Technology, with 1–2 years in Food Manufacturing, preferably in R&D or packaging roles.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Food Technology.
• 1-2 years work experience in Food Manufacturing, preferably in R&D or with packaging assignment is an advantage.
• Computer literate with above average communication skills.
• Team player with an analytical mindset and good planning.
• Knowledge and experience on Food Safety, HACCP and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers, and sales and marketing to understand technical targets for new packaging developments.
• Lead or manage complete packaging development process, including establishing material specifications, prototype development, and performance testing.
• Coordinate preparation of package prototypes to suppliers for testing according to industry standards and customer requirements.
• Review/approve and/or prepare technical reports for all packaging development tests and evaluations.
• Oversee initial production and loading activity of new packaged product to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Provide creative, timely, and cost-effective solutions to packaging problems.
• Review/approve and/or document test methods to develop packaging materials.
• Collaborate with purchasing and suppliers on material concepts and costing for packaging materials.
• Provide cross-functional support with other departments on packaging quality issues.
• Provide technical support to customers on packaging concerns.”],
• CoT_job_summary_short
• COMPANY NAME: Century Pacific Agricultural Ventures Inc.
• KEY POINTS: Packaging development, testing, and material specs, Food safety knowledge, cross-functional collaboration
• job_summary_short:
• <p>Century Pacific Agricultural Ventures Inc. is seeking an experienced Research & Development Specialist to lead packaging development across primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging. You will define material specs, develop prototypes, and conduct performance testing to meet customer requirements and regulatory standards.</p><p>Ideal candidates hold degrees in Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Food Technology, with 1–2 years in Food Manufacturing, preferably in R&D or packaging roles; strong communication and analytical skills are essential.</p>

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Analytical mindset

Planning and organizing

Food safety knowledge (HACCP/GMP)

Education

Packaging Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Food Technology

Job description

Century Pacific Agricultural Ventures Inc. seeks a Research & Development Specialist to lead packaging development for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.

You will establish material specifications, create prototypes, and perform performance testing per customer requirements and regulatory standards. Qualifications include a degree in Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Food Technology, with 1–2 years in Food Manufacturing, preferably in R&D or packaging roles.