R&D Officer / Product Development Officer
About Us
We are an established Cebu-based business group embarking on an exciting new venture in the food manufacturing industry. Currently in its development stage, this project presents a rare opportunity for experienced professionals and emerging talents alike to help shape a business from the ground up – from research and product development to operational readiness.
If you are passionate about innovation, enjoy solving complex challenges, and are excited by the opportunity to build something new rather than simply maintain existing systems, we invite you to join us.
R&D OFFICER / PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Location: Manila-based with regular travel to Cebu and other project locationsEmployment Type: Full-time
About the Role
The R&D Officer / Product Development Officer will support the pre-operational technical development program for a new food ingredient manufacturing project. The role is responsible for preparing samples, executing bench and pilot trial tasks, recording measurements, organizing retained samples, preparing prototypes, and maintaining clear documentation for the R&D and Feasibility Manager.This position is ideal for a detail-oriented food technology or food science professional who wants hands-on exposure to product development, ingredient processing, pilot validation, and plant start-up work.
What We're Looking For- Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Culinary Science or closely related field
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in food F&D; product development, quality assurance, laboratory work, ingredient handling, food manufacturing, commissary production, or pilot trial support
- Exposure to puree processing, IQF handling, frozen fruit or vegetable ingredients, frozen root crop ingredients, chilled or frozen supply chain, drying trails, sauces, fillings, bakery applications or beverage bases
- Extensive knowledge of food chemistry, ingredient functionality, pH, Brix, moisture, water activity texture, color, heat effects, freezing behavior, and shelf-life indicator.
- Familiarity with GMP, basic sanitation, laboratory safety, food handling control, and organize R&D workspace practices
- Experience maintaining retained samples, laboratory notebooks, trial worksheets, sensory notes, sample photos, prototype labels, and dispatch files with cleaning discipline required
- Must be comfortable performing repetitive bench work, handling food samples, following technical instruction, and working under a lean R&D team structure