Research & Development Specialist (Shelf-life & Sensory)
BSFIL Technologies, Inc.
Calauan, Laguna
Permanent
Full-time
18 days ago
BSFIL Technologies, Inc. a Filipino-owned food ingredient manufacturing & distributing company is currently looking for an R&D Specialist who will be responsible in shelf-lfe and sensory evaluation of products. Designation will be assigned in our manufacturing plant in Calauan, Laguna DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct shelf-life studies and determine the optimized shelf-life of all BSFIL raw materials and finished goods. Determine and measure the critical parameters that may affect the deterioration of the products. Establish a quantifiable limit on the critical parameters of whether the product will still be acceptable. Establish standardized processes for the study and testing of the critical parameters. Research and study on how to boost or extend the shelf-life of all BSFIL raw materials and finished goods. Facilitate the enhancement of the sensory evaluation capabilities of sensory panelists. Classify odor and perform studies on odor cross-contamination between all BSFIL raw materials and finished goods that will help establish storage conditions, production planning, and delivery planning. REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: Graduates of Food Technology, Nutrition, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering are preferred. Background in food ingredient functions and applications. Must have at least 1 year of related experience in shelf-life studies and sensory evaluation. Must have knowledge of food chemistry and statistical analysis as used in designing experiments and measuring process capabilities. Familiarity with sensory evaluation tests, physico-chemical and microbial analyses, and regulatory standards. Exposure in bakery, snacks, meat, sauces and condiments, beverages, fast food, dairy, noodles, and confectionary ingredients.