• Conducts testing of existing and new/enhanced/alternative locally manufactured products.
• Receives and checks Product Research and Development (PRD) Project Request. Determines the PRD category.
• Submits raw materials to QAC for physic-chemical analysis as well as receives, accepts and forwards results to PRD Supervisor for review.
• Assists in the conduct of product formulation.
• Submits formulated samples of proposed new/enhanced/alternative product to Test Kitchen for product application.
• Assists in the determination and evaluation of relevant resources needed such as but not limited to raw materials, packaging materials, consumables, equipment and among others.
• Assists in the conceptualization and development of products for general promotions and custom-blend products in order to meet customers’ specifications and requirements.
• Assists in product matching based on the required parameters and assessment of a given reference sample.
• Assists in the conduct of laboratory trials for new/enhanced/alternative products.
• Assists in the verification and validation of successful application of established manufacturing procedures for new/enhanced or alternative products considering all parameters, specifications and resources needed.
• Records manufacturing process validation data.
• Spearheads the conduct of Shelf Life Study activities including planning, preparation of resources, implementation and monitoring, documentation of results, analysis and evaluation.
• Receives and reviews request for shelf life study.
• Performs shelf life study planning.

Job Qualifications:

• Graduate of BS Food Technology or any related course
• At least three (3) years of extensive work experience as Research and Development Personnel in a food manufacturing or trading/retail industry