Research and Development Associate

NUTRITION CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES; Marilao; On-site; PHP 223,200 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

Nutrition Center of the Philippines seeks a detail-oriented Food Technologist to join our R&D team in Marilao, Bulacan. You will assist in product and process improvements, develop formulations, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes strong documentation skills, data analysis, and proficiency with Google Workspace and Odoo, with a keen focus on taste, texture, and quality across raw materials and packaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology or related field is required.
• Professional Food Technologist license is an advantage.
• Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Passionate about food and product development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in new product development, materials, and process improvements.
• Support formulation development and prototyping for new products.
• Assist in setting up raw material specifications.
• Assist in product certification activities to ensure quality and consistency.
• Evaluate equipment, packaging, and product parameters.
• Analyze raw and packaging materials for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and prepare technical documentation.
• Manage standardization requirements for materials and packaging.
• Organize product testing to ensure taste and quality.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Communication skills

Creative thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or related field

Professional Food Technologist license (advantage)

Tools

Google Workspace

Odoo

Inventory Management System

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in new product and development, materials and process improvements.
• Support the creation and development of formulations, and prototypes for new products.
• Assist in setting up specifications for raw materials used.
• Assists in product certification activities to ensure consistency and quality.
• Evaluate the compatibility of existing equipment, packaging, and the product parameters.
• Evaluate raw and packaging materials based on safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and prepare technical documentation.
• Manage standardization requirements for raw materials and packaging.
• Organize product testing to ensure taste superiority and quality (sensory, nutritional, microbiological and physicochemical test).

Product and process improvement

• Support product improvement initiatives to enhance quality customer acceptance, process efficiency and cost effectiveness through product trials.
• Analyze data and provide recommendations on trials, equipment, and production process.

Technical Documentation

• Create and maintain accurate documentation for formulation, manufacturing process, packaging , products, and raw material standards.
• Track and document revision histories for all product changes.

Requirements

Education

• Must have a bachelor's degree in BS Food Technology, Food Science or any related field
• Professional Food Technologist license is an advantage but not required

Technical expertise

• Detail-oriented in evaluating taste, consistency, creative, and eager to learn
• Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills
• Knowledge in regulatory and food safety standards is a plus
• Passionate about food and food preparation
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Odoo software , Inventory Management system.

Assign location

• Must be amenable to be assigned in Loma de Gato, Marilao