Research And Development Specialist

Del Monte Philippines, Inc. (DMPI) is an organization that operates the world's largest fully-integrated pineapple operation that is proud of its long heritage of 100 years. DMPI markets over 100 processed food and beverage variants, including pineapple solids (sliced, tidbits, chunks), tropical mixes, pineapple juice and mixed drinks, tomato-based products (tomato sauce, catsup, spaghetti sauce), condiments, and pasta (spaghetti, macaroni).

Around 4,000 regular employees work with DMPI to bring high-quality products to customers around the globe. Over 90 percent of these employees work in Mindanao. Key teams managing sales, marketing, finance, logistics, product development and other support operations are based in Metro Manila.

DMPI has become a truly Filipino company, driven to excel in an intensely competitive global market.

DEL MONTE PHILIPPINES, INC. is looking for a Research and Development Specialist

This role is responsible for carrying out assigned technical product development projects (including process development) under close supervision of superior. Analyze objectives, prepare and execute appropriate experimental designs, interpret results of experiment and recommend actions based on results of project work to support business goals for one or more product category.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare technical feasibility assessment based on own technology know-how, supplemented as required by investigation of published literature, consultation of internal/external resources, and performance of exploratory experimentation to evaluate feasibility of achieving project objective.
2. Carry out multiple product development projects at any one time.
3. Ensure compliance of technical programs and procedures with government regulations and corporate standards for product, product safety and quality.

Qualification:

• Graduate of BS Food Technology, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Preferably with at least one year of in-house packaged product - food product development experience.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be willing to work in Cagayan de Oro City.
• Open to work in a 6-day workweek schedule (Mon-Sat).