R&D Officer/ Product Development Officer

Zohorecruit; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Level Up Talent Solutions is hiring an R&D Officer / Product Development Officer in Manila, Philippines. The role supports pre-operational development for a new food ingredient project, handling samples, prototypes, and bench-scale to pilot trials.

Candidates should have 5+ years in food R&D, QA, and lab work, with GMP and sanitation knowledge. The position emphasizes meticulous documentation, organized trial records, and collaboration with the R&D and Feasibility Manager to drive pilot

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Culinary Science or closely related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in food F&D; product development, QA, lab work, ingredient handling, or pilot trial support
• Experience with puree processing, IQF handling, frozen ingredients, and related supply chains
• Knowledge of food chemistry, ingredient functionality, pH, Brix, moisture, water activity, texture, and shelf-life indicators
• Familiarity with GMP, sanitation, lab safety, and lab organization
• Experience maintaining retained samples, notebooks, trial worksheets, sensory notes, and prototype labels

Responsibilities

• Support pre-operational technical development for a new food ingredient project
• Prepare samples, prototypes, and ingredients for bench-scale and pilot trials
• Execute lab and pilot activities, record observations and results
• Maintain organized technical documentation and trial records
• Assist in evaluating product performance and ingredient functionality
• Ensure GMP, sanitation, and food safety throughout activities
• Coordinate with R&D and Feasibility Manager for pilot validation and plant start-up
• Maintain organized R&D workspace and daily lab operations

Skills

Food technology

Laboratory work

Documentation

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or related field

Tools

Bench-scale equipment

Pilot plant apparatus

Job description

R&D Officer/ Product Development Officer

Manila, Philippines, Philippines | Posted on 07/13/2026

• Industry Employment - Recruiting - Staffing
• City Manila, Philippines
• State/Province Manila
• Country Philippines

About Us

At Level Up Talent Solutions, we believe great work starts with feeling supported, trusted, and valued.

We are a people-focused talent company that connects skilled professionals with meaningful long-term opportunities. Our goal is to create an environment where you can do your best work, continue growing, and feel confident in the role you play within a team.

When you join Level Up Talent Solutions , you are not just filling a position. You are becoming part of a community that values clear communication, consistency, and mutual respect. We work closely with you to understand your strengths, your experience, and the type of work environment where you can thrive.

We support our talents through structured onboarding, ongoing guidance, and realistic expectations. You will always know what success looks like and who to turn to when you need support. We believe that when talents feel aligned and empowered, everyone succeeds.

At Level Up Talent Solutions, growth is not only about skills. It is about confidence, stability, and building a career you can be proud of.

We are here to help you level up.

Job Description

Level Up is looking for R&D Officer / Product Development Officer who will support the pre-operational technical development program for a new food ingredient manufacturing project. The role is responsible for preparing samples, executing bench and pilot trial tasks, recording measurements, organizing retained samples, preparing prototypes, and maintaining clear documentation for the R&D and Feasibility Manager. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented food technology or food science professional who wants hands-on exposure to product development, ingredient processing, pilot validation, and plant start-up work.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the pre-operational technical development activities for a new food ingredient manufacturing project.

Prepare product samples, prototypes, and ingredients for bench-scale and pilot trials.

Execute laboratory and pilot trial activities, accurately record observations, measurements, and test results.

Maintain organized technical documentation, including trial records, retained samples, laboratory notebooks, prototype labels, and sample dispatch files.

Assist in evaluating product performance, ingredient functionality, and trial outcomes to support feasibility and product development.

Ensure compliance with GMP, laboratory safety, sanitation, and food handling standards throughout all R&D activities.

Coordinate with the R&D and Feasibility Manager to support pilot validation, process optimization, and plant start-up activities.

Maintain an organized and efficient R&D workspace while supporting daily laboratory and product development operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Culinary Science or closely related field

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in food F&D; product development, quality assurance, laboratory work, ingredient handling, food manufacturing, commissary production, or pilot trial support

Exposure to puree processing, IQF handling, frozen fruit or vegetable ingredients, frozen root crop ingredients, chilled or frozen supply chain, drying trails, sauces, fillings, bakery applications or beverage bases

Extensive knowledge of food chemistry, ingredient functionality, pH, Brix, moisture, water activity texture, color, heat effects, freezing behavior, and shelf-life indicator.

Familiarity with GMP, basic sanitation, laboratory safety, food handling control, and organize R&D workspace practices

Experience maintaining retained samples, laboratory notebooks, trial worksheets, sensory notes, sample photos, prototype labels, and dispatch files with cleaning discipline required

Must be comfortable performing repetitive bench work, handling food samples, following technical instruction, and working under a lean R&D team structure