Job Summary

Oversee research activities and develop knowledge-based products for a company. Develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products and study the potential of new products.

Job Description

• Manages and directs the research and development programs to meet organizational needs and to capitalize on potential new products.
• Develops and implements research and development procedures and techniques.
• Thinks creatively to develop prototypes, manage formulations, and technically lead projects.
• Demonstrates research skills, curiosity and creative / innovative approaches to assess problems and solutions and collaborative thinking.
• Assesses the scope of research projects and ensures they are on time and within budget.
• Should have a passion for food and insight into global industry and food trends to deliver customer driven market leading innovation.
• Oversees complex research projects, analyzes results and provides recommendations based on findings.
• Maintains ongoing research and knowledge of technical service developments inclusive of potential opportunities for new products and new developments within the industry

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Science or higher in food sciences, or related biological sciences
• 5+ years’ of R&D experience in food or other product development role
• 1 to 3 years of supervisory experience may be required.
• Experience with facilitating the various stages of the product life cycle

• Business acumen and finding opportunities from consumer and market needs.

• Practical experience in Laboratory operations and Factory manufacturing set-ups.
• Can go work at Yangon Mingalardon Industrial Zone/Factory.