Product Development Officer

Biotech R & D Institute, a leading research and production company seeks to employ a Product Development Officer.

Essential duties and responsibilities: 

• Conduct research for new products, product enhancements, and product redesign; 
• Conduct product formulation and experimentation using established protocols; 
• Evaluate the potential and practicality of products in development through research and surveys; 
• Ensure seamless flow of product development and production processes; 
• Source raw material for prototype development and production; 
• Conduct sensory evaluation of products; 
• Prepare and maintain dossiers for new products registration; 
• Conduct research on the specific ingredients, uses, contraindications etc; 
• Draft patent application for new product development.

Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of general laboratory procedures; 
• Knowledge of the use and preparation of chemicals and reagents; 
• Knowledge of medical terminology; 
• Sound knowledge of food technology and processes; 
• Excellent analytical & problem solving skills; 
• Excellent leadership & planning skills; 
• Proficiency in the use of the computer & software applications for research, data; gathering, statistical analysis, report preparation presentation and communication; 
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment; 
• Disciplined & organized work ethics.

Education and experience:

• BSc in Food Technology, Food chemistry or another related discipline; 
• Sound knowledge of Product Development and Quality Management Systems; 
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar position.

Please send application and resume by March 11, 2016, to biotechrdi@gmail.com or 978-0602 (fax).