Research And Development Specialist

AXELUM RESOURCES CORP.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AXELUM RESOURCES CORP. is seeking an R&D Specialist to support the development and innovation of coconut-based products, including coconut water, milk, cream, and desiccated coconut.

You will perform formulation, prototyping, testing, and scale-up activities while collaborating with Production, QA, Marketing, and Regulatory teams to ensure technical soundness, cost-effectiveness, and readiness for commercial launch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in R&D, product development, or food manufacturing.
• Experience in beverage, fruit juice, or UHT product development and spray drying technology is an advantage.
• Familiar with HACCP, FDA regulations, and food safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Support development of new coconut-based food and beverage products from concept to commercialization.
• Execute product formulation, prototyping, testing, and scale-up trials.
• Assist in improving existing products and processes for cost, quality, and efficiency enhancements.
• Conduct sensory evaluation, physico-chemical testing, and product validation activities.
• Prepare technical documentation, product specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Support production trials, troubleshooting, and post-launch product monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, QA, Sales, and Regulatory).
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality systems (HACCP, FDA, Halal, etc.).

Skills

R&D

Product development

Food manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology

Job description

Join Axelum - The Country's Largest Integrated Coconut Manufacturer!

At Axelum Resources Corp., we are committed to producing high-quality, safe, and globally trusted coconut-based products. We are currently looking for a passionate and driven R&D Specialist to support the development and innovation of our product lines, including coconut water, coconut milk, coconut cream, desiccated coconut, and other coconut-based beverages and food products.

If you are passionate about food innovation, product development, and turning ideas into commercially viable products, this is your opportunity to be part of a team that drives innovation in the coconut industry.

As an R&D Specialist, you will play a key role in product formulation, prototyping, testing, and scale-up activities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Production, QA, and Marketing to ensure that product innovations are technically sound, cost-effective, compliant with food safety standards, and ready for commercial launch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support development of new coconut-based food and beverage products from concept to commercialization
• Execute product formulation, prototyping, testing, and scale-up trials
• Assist in improving existing products and processes for cost, quality, and efficiency enhancements
• Conduct sensory evaluation, physico-chemical testing, and product validation activities
• Prepare technical documentation, product specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Support production trials, troubleshooting, and post-launch product monitoring
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, QA, Sales, and Regulatory)
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality systems (HACCP, FDA, Halal, etc.)

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in R&D, product development, or food manufacturing
• Experience in beverage, fruit juice, or UHT product development and spray drying technology is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of formulation, testing methods, and scale-up processes
• Familiarity with HACCP, FDA regulations, and food safety systems
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work in a cross-functional environment

At Axelum, we don't just process coconuts - we innovate, create, and bring world-class coconut products to life.

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