Product Development Specialist

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Formulates fats and oil-based products.
2. Prepares prototype samples using the laboratory and pilot plant facilities.
3. Conducts stability tests for newly developed products.
4. Evaluates alternative raw materials for new and existing products.
5. Conducts product applications and sensory evaluation tests.
6. Monitors pilot runs and assists in the production scale of newly developed and improved products.
7. Performs fats & oils processes needed for product development such as, but not limited to, chemical & enzymatic interesterification, hydrogenation, physical and chemical refining, and texturizing.
8. Performs physical and chemical analysis of fats and oils raw materials and products under development, as well as products from customers or competitors, as necessary.
9. Prepares BTR / BMR of newly developed products and improved products. Monitors BTR and production trials.
10. Prepares costings of developed products and updates costings of standard OFI products, as necessary.
11. Maintains records of all product formulations. Updates changes or modifies them if needed.
12. Conducts research on alternative materials, processes and technologies, and fats and oils-related product concepts and recommends adoption or further study as necessary.
13. Recommends change in formulations to improve product quality or reduce cost, as necessary.
14. Keeps daily records of activities and submits weekly and annual reports.
15. Assists Purchasing Department in raw material testing and application.
16. Assists Quality Assurance and Production Departments in troubleshooting activities.
17. Performs duties and functions in lieu of other product specialists as needed, or other duties assigned by superior.

Job Qualification:

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Food Technology
• At least 1-2 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position. Food Industry exposure and "preferably" with PD/R&D experience
• Willing to work in Bagumbayan, Quezon City