R&D Analyst – Food Product & Packaging Trials

MBRF Global Foods Company; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MBRF Global Foods Company in Jeddah is looking for an R&D professional to coordinate pilot plant activities, run product and packaging trials, and manage R&D documentation. You will collaborate with multiple departments to deliver milestones and ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Food Engineering or Food Science and at least 3 years in the food industry, with Middle East experience a plus. Based in Jeddah or willing to relocate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Food Engineering, Food Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the food industry, preferably in Product & Packaging R&D, Production or Quality.
• Knowledge of food product development, manufacturing processes, sensory evaluation, quality and safety practices.
• Middle East experience is an advantage.
• MS Office proficiency; familiarity with project-tracking and technical-document systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily pilot plant activities, including trial scheduling, ingredient and packaging readiness, equipment availability, housekeeping and safe execution
• Execute product and packaging trials, record results and assess technical feasibility, resource availability, costs and compliance with business, quality and regulatory requirements
• Create and maintain R&D documentation, including Product and Process Specifications (PPS), packaging and ingredient specifications, trial records and implementation follow-up
• Prepare and dispatch customer samples, monitor Global Accounts products and agreed follow-up actions, and coordinate technical follow-up with new clients
• Manage R&D inventory of ingredients, packaging materials and finished-product samples, ensuring accurate receipt, identification, storage, stock records, availability and expiry-date control
• Support product optimisation, portfolio maintenance and quality actions; research and benchmark new product categories, technologies and market opportunities
• Collaborate with Procurement and suppliers on cost-saving and alternative-supplier initiatives, including ingredient and packaging trials and technical evaluations; support agreed ESG-related R&D activities
• Prepare, support and document sensory evaluations and consumer research, working with Commercial, Marketing, Category, Brand, Innovation, Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, customers and technical suppliers to deliver agreed project milestones

Skills

3+ years experience

Food product development

MS Office proficiency

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BSc in Food Eng/ Food Sci

Tools

Project-tracking systems

Technical-document systems

Job description

MBRF Global Foods Company in Jeddah is looking for an R&D professional to coordinate pilot plant activities, run product and packaging trials, and manage R&D documentation. You will collaborate with multiple departments to deliver milestones and ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Food Engineering or Food Science and at least 3 years in the food industry, with Middle East experience a plus. Based in Jeddah or willing to relocate.