R&D Product Technologist

Company Description

Pilmico Foods Corporation is the integrated agribusiness and food company of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV). Composed of four divisions: Flour, Feeds & Animal Health, Farms, and Trading, we are well positioned at the beginning of the value chain. True to our brand promise​ of being​ Partners for Growth, we nurture our business and communities by providing business solutions and building partnerships for growth.

Job Description

The Research and Development Product Technologist conducts product application-specific tests and experiments

The Research and Development Product Technologist performs the following functions:

1. Performs analyses and statistical comparisons of results to contribute to product innovation.

2. In charge of gathering data, keeping accurate records, making sure records are filed correctly, and preparing the reports required.

3. Maintains records and submits monthly reports of all analyses and testing done.

4. Tests and evaluates products based on their intended applications in a timely manner, with accurate and verifiable results, and communicates these to R&D Supervisor for appropriate actions.

5. Standardizes the recipes to be used for product testing and customer requests.

6. Performs modification of the recipes according to product requirements.

7. Facilitates the preparation of the samples requested by TBMs, TSGs or customers.

8. Assists in bakery training and similar activities.

9. Conducts expanded applicability tests (e.g different formulations, new ingredients, etc) of developed products. 

10. Develops test procedures, forms, and other documents required for the establishment and maintenance of the R&D System.

11. Monitors the inventory of all consumables for application testing (ingredients, tools, others).

12. Files for liquidation and reimbursements in the system.

13. Maintains cleanliness (GMP) of R&D Bakeshop/ Application Lab.

Qualifications

 Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Food Science.

Additional Information

At least 1 year experience in related work (advantage)