• Application Deadline:
• Position: Research & Development Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Ondo


• Job Field Manufacturing  , Research  , Science 
  

Position Summary:

The R&D Officer is responsible for developing and executing new product development and works with the sales and marketing team to bring these products to market. The R&D Officer will work in collaboration with cross-functional teams within Johnvents Foods Limited to deliver new products to our customers in the timeframe expected. The R&D team works with the operations department to ensure consistency in product quality and food safety.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately maintain R&D project records, and providing status reports as required


• New product registration with NAFDAC.


• Manage regulatory requirements with SON and other regulatory bodies.


•  Manage and maintain all documentation according to current standards.


• Manage and develop the department’s resources to meet or exceed all deadlines and expectations.


• Liaise with regulatory bodies to be current with product formulations and standard requirements.


• Develop new innovative products.


• Research, design, and evaluate raw and packaging materials.


• Source new ingredients to aid in the innovation process.


• Collaborate with the Operations unit to achieve project objectives.


• Conduct research in areas including food regulation and process validation.


• Monitor the sustainability of product design in the process.


• Conduct market research and trade check.


• Conduct and supervise sensory evaluations for existing and newly developed products.


• Identify and advance quality and process improvement opportunities.


• Participate in the Packaging Validation process.


• Liaise with suppliers for new products and ingredients.


• Source new ingredients to aid in the innovation process.


• Participate in the RFP process.


• Keep current with changes in technologies and regulations in Nigeria and other countries where we intend to expand business.

Education And Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field


• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in R & D in the food industry with previous hands-on experience with notable results in but not limited to;
  
  
  
  • Instant chocolate drink including Ready-to-drink
  
  
  • Chocolate Bar /Chips
  
  
  • Chocolate Frost
  
  
  • Choco Pops
  
  
  • Choco Cubes
  
  
  • Biscuits (Cocoa based) and other confectioneries
  
  
  
  


• Experience working successfully with customers, suppliers, and statutory and regulatory bodies.