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Private Advertiser in Cebu City is seeking a Research Associate to support daily R&D operations in our food production environment. The role involves assisting in laboratory trials, experiments, and product development projects, evaluating samples, and coordinating with QA, Production, Procurement, and other departments to ensure smooth trial activities.
You will maintain accurate records, contribute to documentation, and help in sensory evaluations and shelf-life studies, with a focus on food
We are looking for a Research Associate to support the daily operations of the Research and Development (R&D) department. The role will assist in laboratory trials, experiments, product development projects, sample evaluation, and coordination with QA, Production, Procurement, and other departments.
Plan and prepare materials, equipment, and schedules for laboratory trials and experiments.
Conduct laboratory experiments under the supervision of the Lead Researcher.
Prepare and evaluate raw material samples through various tests, including soup, hydration, gel, and cook tests.
Assist in sensory evaluations and accurately record experimental results and observations.
Assist in Batch Trial Runs (BTR) and Production Trial Runs (PTR), including preparation, sample collection, and data gathering.
Prepare samples for sensory evaluation and shelf-life studies.
Maintain accurate records, logbooks, reports, and documentation related to experiments and raw materials.
Coordinate with QA, Production, Spice, Meat, and other departments to support trial activities.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by senior R&D team members.
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 1 year of experience in food manufacturing, meat processing, R&D, or QA is preferred.
Fresh graduates of BS Food Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or Chemical Engineering are welcome to apply.
Knowledge of food safety, food regulations, quality assurance, and laboratory procedures.
Experience or training in GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, Sensory Evaluation, or GLP is an advantage.
Good communication and technical report-writing skills.
Knowledge of experimental design and laboratory testing procedures.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.