R&D Product Development Assistant

MARIGOLD MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; Pasig; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

MARIGOLD MANUFACTURING CORPORATION is seeking an R&D professional to support product development, testing, and documentation for new SKUs and improvements to existing products. The role requires evaluating materials, conducting sensory tests, and ensuring regulatory compliance, with a focus on retort processing.

The position is based in Pasig City and involves preparing regulatory submissions and technical documentation to facilitate product launches. A 3-year service bond is included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, or related field.
• 1–2 years experience in the food manufacturing industry, focused on product development and marketing.
• Background in retort operations and thermal processing.
• Knowledge of different product development approaches and procedures; passion for food preparation.
• Detail-oriented, creative, and eager to learn.
• Amenable to work in Pasig City.
• R&D personnel will undergo a 3-year Service Bond Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in new product and SKU development, material and process improvements
• Conduct research on product classifications, applications, and regulatory standards
• Evaluate raw and packaging materials based on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Conduct sensory evaluations and prepare technical documentation
• Support validation of CCPs and OPRPs in line with HACCP & FSSC 22000
• Prepare FDA registration documents and samples

Skills

Documentation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Food Technology, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Supports product development through testing, documentation, research, and trials to help launch new SKUs, enhance existing products, and evaluate raw and packaging materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in new product and SKU development, material and process improvements
• Conduct research on product classifications, applications, and regulatory standards
• Evaluate raw and packaging materials based on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Conduct sensory evaluations and prepare technical documentation
• Support validation of CCPs and OPRPs in line with HACCP & FSSC 22000
• Prepare FDA registration documents and samples

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Food Technology, Chemistry, or related field
• With at least one or two years of experience in food manufacturing industry specific to product development and marketing.
• With background in retort operations, thermal processing is required.
• Has knowledge in different product development approaches and procedures and has passion about food preparations. Specifically, the background for thermal processing, meat processing, and retort operations is an advantage.
• Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented, creative, and eager to learn
• Amenable to work in Pasig City

R&D Personnel will undergo a 3-yr Service Bond Agreement.

The 3-year Service Bond Agreement requires training cost repayment if leaving the company early.