Research and Development Specialist

Easyeats Food Products Trading Co.; Mandaue; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Food innovation exposure

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Easyeats Food Products Trading Co. in Cebu is seeking a Research & Development (R&D) Specialist to drive innovation in our food canning manufacturing operations.

You will develop new canned products, refine formulations, and optimize processes while ensuring strict food safety compliance. The role requires hands-on R&D experience in food manufacturing, knowledge of thermal processing, pH control, labeling, and a collaborative approach to work with production, QA, procurement, and marketing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field (Food Science/Tech, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering).
• Hands-on R&D experience in food manufacturing, preferably canned/processed foods.
• Strong knowledge of formulation, thermal processing, pH control, and microbiology.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills and lab testing experience.
• Experience with R&D documentation and sensory evaluation.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Research trends for canned and shelf-stable foods.
• Develop and formulate new canned products and prototypes.
• Conduct sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and microbial testing.
• Improve existing formulations for taste, texture, nutrition, and cost.
• Collaborate with production, QA, procurement, and marketing.
• Optimize processes to boost efficiency and quality.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, BFAD, HACCP, GMP, FSMS, and local regs.
• Prepare technical docs, specs, SOPs, and process flows.
• Monitor advances in packaging, processing, and canning technologies.
• Support pilot runs, scale-up activities, and trials.

Skills

R&D experience

Food formulation

Thermal processing

pH control

Food microbiology

Analytical mindset

Lab testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Food Science

Master’s in related field

Tools

Lab equipment

Canning machinery

Job description

Job Opening:

Research & Development Specialist– Food Canning Manufacturing

Location: San Jose Village, Umapad, Mandaue City, Cebu
Company: Easyeats Food Products Trading Co.
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Easyeats Food Products Trading Co. is looking for a Research & Development (R&D) Specialist to drive innovation in our food canning manufacturing operations. This role is central to developing new products, refining formulations, optimizing processes, and ensuring strict compliance with food safety standards.

If you are passionate about food science, product innovation, and manufacturing excellence, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Research emerging trends, raw materials, preservation methods, and processing technologies for canned and shelf‑stable foods.

• Develop and formulate new canned food products (recipes, prototypes, product variants, nutritional improvements).

• Conduct sensory evaluations, shelf‑life studies, microbial testing, and quality validation.

• Enhance existing formulations to improve taste, texture, nutritional value, and cost efficiency.

• Collaborate with production, QA, procurement, and marketing teams for successful product rollouts.

• Optimize manufacturing processes to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain consistent quality.

• Ensure compliance with FDA, BFAD, HACCP, GMP, FSMS, and Philippine food safety regulations.

• Prepare technical documentation (product specifications, SOPs, process flows, R&D reports).

• Monitor advancements in food processing, packaging, and canning technologies.

• Support pilot runs, scale‑up activities, and production trials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

• Hands‑on R&D experience in food manufacturing (preferably canned or processed foods).

• Strong knowledge of food formulation, thermal processing, pH control, preservation techniques, and food microbiology.

• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving skills.

• Experience in R&D documentation, sensory evaluation, and laboratory testing.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.

• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, production‑focused environment. Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of retort processing, sealing integrity, and canning machinery.

• Familiarity with nutritional labeling, costing, and regulatory submissions.

• Experience with prototyping tools, lab equipment, and food processing instrumentation.

• Understanding of sustainability practices, innovative packaging, and clean‑label product development.

• Background in process optimization, automation, or continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

• Exposure to food innovation and advanced manufacturing technologies

• A collaborative environment that values creativity, food safety, and product quality