Research and Development Associate

Century Pacific Food, Inc; General Santos; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in General Santos is seeking a laboratory assistant to assist in product formulation and maintain lab standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, or Nutrition, and demonstrate organization and attention to detail. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. The role includes responsibilities like supporting sensory tests and managing inventory in compliance with GMP.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are welcome for this position.
• Basic knowledge of GMP and laboratory safety is required.
• Hands-on, organized, and detail-oriented with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and work collaboratively with the R&D team.
• Comfortable performing repetitive lab tasks and maintaining cleanliness in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing raw materials and conducting product formulation.
• Support sensory tests and shelf-life evaluations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of lab equipment.
• Monitor and track inventory of raw materials and supplies.
• Coordinate with R&D Specialists for administrative tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, or Nutrition

Job description

Location: General Santos, Onsite

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing raw materials and conducting product formulation or sample trials based on R&D protocols.
• Support sensory tests, shelf‑life evaluations, and documentation of trial results.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of lab equipment, utensils, and workstations according to GMP and food safety standards.
• Monitor and track inventory of raw materials, packaging, and lab supplies.
• Coordinate with R&D Specialists or Technologists for administrative tasks such as sample labeling, test set‑up, and filing reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Nutrition, or a related science course; fresh graduates welcome.
• Basic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and laboratory safety protocols.
• Hands‑on, organized, and detail‑oriented with a willingness to learn lab procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and work collaboratively with the R&D team.
• Comfortable performing repetitive lab tasks and maintaining cleanliness in a laboratory setting.