Research and Development Specialist

Century Pacific Food, Inc.; Laguna; Presencial; PHP 600.000 - 800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Century Pacific Food, Inc. is seeking a Product Development Specialist to join the R&D team in Laguna, Philippines.

You will develop formulations from concept to testing and documentation, ensuring alignment with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. You will work with Marketing, QA, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to deliver projects on schedule, conduct sensory and stability tests, and prepare technical records.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience in product development, formulation, or R&D in food/consumer goods.
• Strong knowledge of food science, shelf-life evaluation, and processing.

Responsabilidades

• Develop product formulations and lead R&D trials for new product development, product improvement, and cost optimisation.
• Conduct sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, performance tests, and other product assessments to validate quality and stability.
• Prepare technical documentation, including product specifications, trial reports, process guidelines, and records.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to align timelines, product specifications, and implementation plans.
• Support regulatory and technical requirements, including sourcing new ingredients and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
• Coordinate trial activities, analyse results, identify improvement opportunities, and communicate recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate laboratory, testing, and product development records in accordance with established procedures.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Communication

Collaboration

Educación

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

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

About the role

Join the product development and research and development team to create, improve, and optimise food and consumer products from formulation through testing and documentation. You will help ensure products meet quality, stability, food safety, regulatory, and commercial requirements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Develop product formulations and lead research and development trials for new product development, product improvement, and cost optimisation.

• Conduct sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, performance tests, and other product assessments to validate quality and stability.

• Prepare technical documentation, including product specifications, trial reports, process guidelines, and project records.

• Collaborate with Marketing, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to align project timelines, product specifications, and implementation plans.

• Support regulatory and technical requirements, including sourcing new ingredients and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

• Coordinate trial activities, analyse results, identify improvement opportunities, and communicate recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

• Maintain accurate laboratory, testing, and product development records in accordance with established procedures.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Nutrition, or a related field; advanced studies or relevant training is an advantage.

• At least 2–4 years of experience in product development, formulation, or research and development within the food or consumer goods industry.

• Solid understanding of food science principles, food processing methods, formulation, and shelf-life evaluation.

• Strong analytical, project management, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with laboratory equipment and product testing protocols.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple development activities and meet project timelines.