Product Development Scientist

6 days ago

Pasig, National Capital Region, Philippines Universal Robina Corporation Full time ₱900,000 - ₱1,200,000 per year

Grow Beyond UR Job with URC

Universal Robina Corporation is looking for a
Product Development Scientist (Confectionery)

The
Product Development Scientist
will work on materials and/or processes to create pipelines of consumer centric products and platform projects. He or she will work on new scientific technologies and advancements to find solution/scientific evidence to emerging trends and support sustainability projects. The Product Development Scientist for Snacks Category will focus on building a bank of product signatures and winning solutions by using his/her knowledge and expertise on Snacks Category. He or she is also tasked to support the commercialization of first-of-a-type technology in countries.

What are the Roles and Responsibilities?

  • Create a strong scientific platform for the creation of new products leveraging consumer immersions, Kano analysis, DOE, Systat etc..
  • Creates hypothesis based on consumer information and creates trial plans for testing. Conducts laboratory and/or plant trials to come-up with a prototype sample with the target product design or application. Validates the hypothesis using a range of techniques including physical/chemical/sensorial tests. Uses the appropriate testing panels - e.g internal panel for QDA, or a consumer panel, and uses the appropriate qualitative/quantitative testing approach.
  • Identify and approve new ingredients to support innovation projects. Shortlists raw materials and/or flavors and/or flavour keys for innovation projects and is responsible for making these choices.
  • Works with Commercialization teams, Suppliers, Regional R&D, and/or Marketing, on consumer-focused and related product opportunities
  • Generates and maintains project records and monthly status summary.
  • Holds primary responsibility for technology transfer and documentations.
  • Conducts trainings and cascades on innovations and new technologies.

What are the Qualifications?

  • Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in BS Food Technology, BS Food Science, BS Chemistry, BS Chemical Engineering, or other related courses.
  • Experience in handling snacks category/division manufacturing industry
  • At least 3- 5 years' experience, preferably in the FMCG industry with technical depth and knowledge in processes and ingredients involved in their respective category.
  • Must have good knowledge on food processes (Food Science, Process Engineering) and has good attention to detail.
  • Possesses good analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills with proficient computer and reporting skills.
  • Overall good project management skills
  • Must be curious, creative and always thinking of better ways to innovate products.

Apply with us today and join us in delighting our employees, customers, consumers, and communities with good food choices

NOTE:
Universal Robina Corporation does not collect fees throughout our recruitment process and does not collaborate with any travel agency or third party to provide accommodation or other services to job applicants. All URC recruitment processes happen in our respective offices or plants. Recruitment processes are only carried out by our Talent Acquisition teams with an official corporate email address.

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