Research And Development Specialist

Century Pacific Food, Inc.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Pacific Food, Inc. in Taguig is seeking an R&D Specialist to prototype products from given formulas and conduct sensory evaluations, raw material testing, and documentation of product specifications.

Responsibilities include preparing compliant prototypes, performing cost analyses, developing standard QC procedures, modifying products for profitability, testing ingredients, and compiling literature for project insights.

Qualifications

• BS Food Technology or related sciences.
• 1–2 years in R&D or Product Development in a food manufacturing company.
• Exposure to dairy, alternative proteins, or raw materials is an advantage.
• Knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology and engineering.
• Experience with sensory evaluation to guide product development.

Responsibilities

• Prototype products per given formulas and processes.
• Prepare product costing analyses to meet target costs.
• Develop standard procedures for product quality and acceptability tests.
• Modify existing products for quality and profitability.
• Test and select ingredients and packaging materials for assigned projects.
• Establish and document product and process specifications.
• Conduct literature searches related to assigned projects.

Skills

Sensory evaluation

Food chemistry

Microbiology

Engineering

Attention to detail

Education

BS Food Technology

Related sciences

Job description

Under supervision, the R&D Specialist performs product prototyping using given formula and processes, as well as carry out standard procedures in conducting sensory evaluation activities, raw material selection, testing, and documentation of specifications.

Basic Job Responsibilities

• Prepare product prototypes compliant with regulatory agencies
• Prepare product costing analysis to ensure that products are within the target cost
• Develop and carry out standard procedures in the conduct of product quality and product acceptability tests
• Modify existing products for quality and profitability improvements
• Test and select ingredients and packaging materials for the specific project assigned
• Establish and document product and process specifications
• Conduct literature searches or access international databases related to assigned projects

Job Qualifications

• Graduate of BS Food Technology and/or other related sciences
• With at least 1 to 2 years of experience in R&D or Product Development in food manufacturing company. Previous exposure to dairy, alternative proteins, or raw materials an advantage.
• Working knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology and engineering
• Working knowledge of sensory evaluation to serve as guide in new product and process development
• With an eye for detail and passion for food creativity