PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT FUNCTIONS 

1. Develops new products as required by the company that will impact the company’s profitability.
2. Records all trial results. (e.g., product/process proposal specifications; documentation of recipes, formulation, etc.)
3. Conducts sensory evaluation of new and existing products.
4. Evaluates existing product and processes and recommends improvements and new techniques for innovations based on the current trends.    
5. Supports and/or executes all or parts of exploration/conceptualization as well as the creative process to discover new and/or further develop existing technology with direct supervision by the R&D Manager. Must be aware of general areas of application of other technical disciplines.
6. Works closely with Production Specialist and Quality Assurance Team to ensure that correct process and parameters are being undertaken and fully implemented in the Plant.
7. Helps on the design and development of new product development, product & process improvement, cost optimization and product maintenance initiatives.
8. Recommends processes and systems used within new product development programs.
9. Prepares yield computation.
10. Responsible for completing technical reports / presentations of various R&D activities to the direct superior.
11. Determines and recommends product usage information including serving suggestions, cooking instructions, nutritional information, and possible product claims.
12. Prepares competitive monitoring report and make necessary conclusions and recommendations.
13. Conducts regular New Product Presentations to the management and Panelists.
14. Performs other tasks that may be assigned by the immediate superior from time to time.

FOOD SAFETY & SANITATION

1. Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area.

DOCUMENTATION & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 

1. Monitors government regulations to ensure label and formulation compliance.
2. Collaborates with QA Team in the preparations and compliance on all documents as required by FDA, NMIS and other Institutions as may be required by the Government. 
3. Provides product labeling information and prepares the necessary documentation to aid government approval process.

• Bachelor’s/College Degree in Food Technology or Nutrition Graduate or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS Word, Excel, PPT.)
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to prepare reports, proposals, and procedures
• Knowledge in the concept of product formulation to product presentation.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a Food Manufacturing company as an R&D Specialist or QA Specialist.
• Technical knowledge in Food safety or HACCP is a plus.