QA - R and D Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Product Development Testing
- Collaborate with the Senior Food Scientist to test and validate new product formulas, prototypes, or ingredients.
- Conduct sensory evaluations, shelf-life testing, and other tests to assess the product’s quality, taste, texture, aroma, and appearance.
- Evaluate ingredients for safety, quality, and consistency in the final product.

Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure that new food and beverage products meet all local, national, and international food safety standards, regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA, EFSA), and labeling requirements.
- Assist the Senior Food Scientist in ensuring that ingredients are compliant with regulations related to allergens, preservatives, additives, and other health and safety concerns.

Quality Control of Ingredients and Materials
- Work with the procurement and production teams to ensure that all raw materials and ingredients meet quality specifications.
- Conduct quality audits of ingredient suppliers and establish quality standards for sourcing.
Evaluate the impact of suppliers’ quality on the final product.

Testing and Analysis
- Perform various laboratory-based tests such as microbiological, chemical, and physical testing to assess product safety and quality.
- Manage stability and shelf-life testing to understand how a product’s quality changes over time.
- Use sensory analysis to test products for flavor, texture, and appearance, ensuring they meet desired specifications and consumer expectations.

Process Validation
- Work with the Production Team and local suppliers to ensure the manufacturing processes used in the development of new products meet safety and quality standards.
- Validate new processing methods to ensure they do not negatively impact product quality.

Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain comprehensive records of all testing activities, results, and any corrective actions taken.
- Write and review detailed reports that document test results, quality assessments, and non-conformances.
- Ensure proper documentation of product specifications and formulations.

Problem-Solving
- Investigate and troubleshoot quality-related issues identified during the development phase, helping to resolve problems with product consistency, taste, or shelf life.
- Analyze data from product testing and quality control to recommend improvements in product formulation or processes.

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams
- Act as a liaison between R&D, Production, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure product quality and compliance.
- Communicate testing results and quality concerns to relevant stakeholders.

Training
- Train R&D and Production teams on quality standards, testing procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure awareness and adherence to hygiene and food safety standards.

Qualifications:
Graduate of Bachelors Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Technology or any related course
At least 3 years of extensive experience in Quality Assurance in the Food and Beverage Industry
Must be adept in GMP, FSSC, HACCP and Halal
Must be willing to work full on-site in Sta. Maria, Bulacan