Research and Development officerEasyeats Food Products Trading Co.

Job Opening: Research & Development (R&D) Officer - Food Canning Manufacturing
 
Location: San Jose Village, Umapad, Mandaue City, Cebu Company: Easyeats Food Products Trading Co. Employment Type: Full-time
 
Key Responsibilities
Research emerging trends, raw materials, preservation methods, and processing technologies for canned and shelf‐stable foods.
Develop and formulate new canned food products (recipes, prototypes, product variants, nutritional improvements).
Conduct sensory evaluations, shelf‐life studies, microbial testing, and quality validation.
Enhance existing formulations to improve taste, texture, nutritional value, and cost efficiency.
Collaborate with production, QA, procurement, and marketing teams for successful product rollouts.
Optimize manufacturing processes to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain consistent quality.
Ensure compliance with FDA, BFAD, HACCP, GMP, FSMS, and Philippine food safety regulations.
Prepare technical documentation (product specifications, SOPs, process flows, R&D reports).
Monitor advancements in food processing, packaging, and canning technologies.
Support pilot runs, scale‐up activities, and production trials.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
Hands-on R&D experience in food manufacturing (preferably canned or processed foods).
Strong knowledge of food formulation, thermal processing, pH control, preservation techniques, and food microbiology.
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
Experience in R&D documentation, sensory evaluation, and laboratory testing.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of retort processing, sealing integrity, and canning machinery.
Familiarity with nutritional labeling, costing, and regulatory submissions.
Experience with prototyping tools, lab equipment, and food processing instrumentation.
Understanding of sustainability practices, innovative packaging, and clean-label product development.
Background in process optimization, automation, or continuous improvement.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Exposure to food innovation and advanced manufacturing technologies
A collaborative environment that values creativity, food safety, and product quality