Research and Development Officer (For Pooling)

Unilab, Inc.; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilab, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Development Lead to oversee packaging development for new product development projects within ULSSI and to build the packaging innovation pipeline.

You will develop packaging materials for promotional SKUs, design validation protocols, identify risks, and drive packaging quality across brands. Strong analytical and communication skills, plus willingness to travel to manufacturing sites, are essential.

Qualifications

• Has 5+ years in Packaging Development, preferably in the personal care industry.
• Knowledge of mould development and packaging quality.
• Knowledge of packaging laboratory testing and GMP principles.
• Experience independently handling packaging development projects and managing activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Leads packaging development for assigned new product development projects and develops packaging solutions for ULSSI.
• Leads the creation of the packaging innovation pipeline for ULSSI.
• Develops packaging materials for promotional SKUs across all ULSSI brands.
• Designs machinability and filling validation protocols and defines testing requirements for new product packaging qualification.
• Identifies risks in packaging development projects, provides mitigating actions, and resolves packaging-related issues.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

BS Packaging Engineering

Job description

• Leads packaging development for assigned new product development projects and develops packaging solutions for ULSSI.
• Leads the creation of the packaging innovation pipeline for ULSSI.
• Develops packaging materials for promotional SKUs across all ULSSI brands.
• Designs machinability and filling validation protocols and defines testing requirements for new product packaging qualification.
• Identifies risks in packaging development projects, provides mitigating actions, and resolves packaging-related issues.

Role Overview

• Leads packaging development for assigned new product development projects and develops packaging solutions for ULSSI.
• Leads the creation of the packaging innovation pipeline for ULSSI.
• Develops packaging materials for promotional SKUs across all ULSSI brands.
• Designs machinability and filling validation protocols and defines testing requirements for new product packaging qualification.
• Identifies risks in packaging development projects, provides mitigating actions, and resolves packaging-related issues.

Candidate Qualifications

• Graduate of a Bachelor's Degree in BS Packaging Engineering or an equivalent Engineering course.
• Has at least 5 years of experience in Packaging Development, preferably in the personal care industry.
• Has knowledge of mould development and packaging quality.
• Has knowledge of packaging laboratory testing and GMP principles.
• Has experience independently handling packaging development projects and managing project activities.
• Is analytical and possesses strong evaluative and problem-solving skills.
• Has good oral and written communication skills.
• Willing to travel to manufacturing sites as needed.