Research and Development Specialist I

Duties and Responsibilities

New Product Development/ Product Improvement/ Reformulation

· Responsible in preparation and weighing of ingredients and meat materials required in laboratory scale experiment.

· Responsible on filling out Manufacturing Order Slip and Disposition Notice Slip.

· Conducts actual batch trial runs on the assigned new product development or reformulation.

· Conducts stability testing of products under developmental stage (Freeze Thaw Freeze Test, pH Monitoring, Sensory Evaluation and Microbiological Testing).

· Prepares and cooks finished good samples for sensory evaluation, taste test of Leadership team and Sales for sampling to clients.

· Conducts big group sensory evaluation for trials conducted from 20 to 100 members to serve as data for any change in the product.

· Conducts time and motion study together with Production and Finance.

· Conducts data gathering at Production Floor needed on establishing standards for the new product

· Responsible on submitting samples to QA Lab for different analyses (Salt Analysis, Texture Analysis, Microbiological Analysis etc.)

· Responsible in creation of Withdrawal Slip, Receiving Tally Sheet from Dry and Alaska Warehouse.

· Conducts establishment of case configuration (boxing guidelines).

• Assists in packaging development projects with Marketing (Artworks, Bromide, LSD).

o Conducts Product Mock up

Alternative Raw Material/ Alternative Supplier Development

Food Category

· Evaluates sample raw materials (meat and spices & ingredients etc.) for possible cost savings and/or development of alternative material and/or supplier.

· Conducts product applications for new/ alternative raw materials.

· Creates raw material evaluation reports for evaluated raw materials.

· Responsible in creation of Withdrawal Slip, Receiving Tally Sheet from Dry and Alaska Warehouse.

Non-Food Category

· Evaluates submitted nonfood samples (tape, box, casing, cartons etc.) for possible cost savings and/or alternative supplier.

· Conducts product applications for new/ alternative raw materials.

· Monitors performance of the raw material after product application.

· Creates raw material evaluation reports for evaluated raw materials.

· Responsible in creation of Withdrawal Slip, Receiving Tally Sheet from Dry and Alaska Warehouse.

Process Improvement/ Continuous Improvement Projects

· Conducts data gathering in relative to the process improvement project

· Responsible on submitting samples to QA Lab for different analyses (Salt Analysis, Texture Analysis, Microbiological Analysis etc.)

· Responsible in creation of Withdrawal Slip, Receiving Tally Sheet from Dry and Alaska Warehouse.

New Toller Development

• Conducts data gathering at Production Floor needed on establishing standards especially during development of potential Tollers whether for hotdogs and traditional deli.

Documentation

· Gathers data for creation and update raw material specifications.

· Gathers data for creation and update J&F finish goods specifications.

· Creates and updates Raw Material Specification and of Finished Product specifications.

Office and Laboratory Management

• Responsible in safekeeping and inventory of R&D Samples.

• Operates and maintains R&D equipment at its good condition.

• Responsible for monitoring R&D Office and Laboratory Upkeep and Maintenance.

Support to Other Departments

• With access in SAP as Material Master (Tagging of OB).

• Conducts establishment of bundling guidelines for bundling promo of Marketing and Sales.

• Prepares and cooks samples for Sales sampling to clients.

Continuous Learning

• Conducts in-house trainings to other departments related to field of expertise.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person