Research and Development Associate

NCP; Marilao; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

NCP in Bulacan, Marilao, Philippines, is seeking a detail-oriented Food Technologist to assist in new product development, formulation support, and process improvements. You will evaluate materials, assist in certifications, conduct sensory evaluations, document specifications, and help ensure safety and regulatory compliance across packaging and manufacturing.

Proficiency with Google Workspace, Odoo, and inventory systems is preferred; bachelor's in Food Tech/Science and PF license are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in BS Food Technology or Food Science.
• Professional Food Technologist license is an advantage but not required.
• Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory and food safety standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in new product development, materials and process improvements.
• Support formulation creation and prototypes for new products.
• Assist in setting up specifications for raw materials used
• Assist in product certification activities to ensure consistency and quality
• Evaluate equipment, packaging, and product parameters compatibility.
• 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

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Creative thinking

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology or Food Science

PF license is an advantage

Tools

Google Workspace

Odoo

Inventory Management system

Job description

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

Job Qualification and Skills:

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.

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