R&D scientistJG Summit Holdings

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Universal Robina Corporation (URC) is one of the largest branded consumer food and beverage product companies in the Philippines. We've built three strong regional brands over the years- Jack 'n Jill for snack foods, C2 Cool and Clean for ready-to-drink tea, and Great Taste for coffee. These brands are becoming popular across the ASEAN region. We also have premium brands from SBA through their snackfoods segment such as Thins, Cheezels, CC's, Kettle and Natural Chip, Co., and Griffin's through their high quality sweet biscuits and wide range of healthy wrapped snacks called Nice and Natural.
URC's key to success has been attributed to building strong brands, robust product innovation pipeline, and world-class manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.
Experience your best self with URC and help us in enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, consumers, and communities!
POSITION OVERVIEW
This Product Development Scientist for Snacks 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 Beverage will focus on building a bank of product signatures and winning solutions by using his/her knowledge and expertise on beverages. He or she uses his or her expertise in hot &fill, UHT processes, powdered and RTD technologies and other unit operations. He or she is also tasked to support the commercialization of first-of-a-type technology in countries.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create a stong 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
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in BS Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Ppreferably with previous experience in an FMCG industry with technical depth and knowledge in processes and ingredients involved in their respective category (Snacks).
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 innnovate products!
COMPANY INFORMATION
OUR PROMISE
We offer multi-industry and International exposure. URC is the major player in various food, agricultural and industrial sectors with a powerful presence throughout the ASEAN Regions.
We advocate a culture of success. URC empowers its people to become holistic individuals and socially responsible leaders.
We are committed to promoting learning and development. URC provides exciting experiences for its people to maximize their potentials and hone their talents. We bring the best in our people and offer them a rewarding career.
OUR CORE PURPOSE
Delight everyone with good food choices
OUR VALUES
Put people first. We care, cultivate trust, and listen without judgement
Own it. We take initiative to unlock opportunities.
Dare to do. We champion experimentation and incubate new ideas.
Move forward fast. We see the big picture and learn along the way.
OUR AMBITION
We are a sustainable global enterprise of world class talent. Giving everyone access to high quality planet-friendly products. Enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, consumers, and communities.
JG Summit Holdings

Philippines
Permanent
Full-time