Research & Development Junior Analyst Consumer

Unilab, Inc.; Santa Rosa; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilab, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Support Specialist to ensure raw materials availability, maintain equipment, and assist in stability testing to accelerate product development projects.

The role also covers procurement support, supplier coordination, and ensuring timely access to materials for Product Development, Sensory Claim Management, and Process teams. Onsite in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, you will help keep GMP-compliant lab operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science-related field.
• 1 year FMCG lab/product development experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP and laboratory safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory readiness with materials, inventory, equipment, supplies and records to support development activities.
• Assist in batch preparation, stability testing, equipment maintenance, calibration monitoring and documentation per quality standards.
• Support procurement including requisitions, supplier coordination, order tracking and material deliveries for projects.
• Manage facility upkeep, pest control coordination, SAP HANA purchasing transactions and material coding management.
• Source benchmark products, market samples and development materials for R&D, product evaluations and sensory claims.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data management

Laboratory operations

Procurement coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

SAP HANA

Job description

Role Overview

• Provides laboratory support by ensuring the availability of raw materials, maintaining laboratory equipment, managing stability testing activities, and assisting in laboratory batch preparation to enable efficient product development and technical development projects.
• Provides administrative support to the R&D Center by managing purchasing and procurement activities, coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and ensuring the timely availability of materials and services to support Product Development, Sensory Claim Management, and Process team activities.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains laboratory readiness by managing raw materials, inventory, equipment, supplies, and laboratory records to support product development activities.
• Assists in laboratory batch preparation, stability testing, equipment maintenance, calibration monitoring, and documentation to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Supports procurement and purchasing activities, including requisitions, supplier coordination, order tracking, and material deliveries to ensure timely project execution.
• Manages administrative and operational activities such as facility upkeep, pest control coordination, SAP HANA purchasing transactions, and material coding management.
• Sources benchmark products, market samples, and development materials to support R&D projects, product evaluations, and sensory claim activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Technology, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or other relevant Science-related field.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment, preferably supporting laboratory, quality, or product development activities.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and laboratory safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately manage data, records, and laboratory documentation while following established procedures.
• Willing to work onsite in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.