Kasapreko Company Ltd Recruitment for Research & Development Officer

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Kasapreko Company Ltd Recruitment for Research & Development Officer.

Kasapreko Company Ltd (KCL) is a Ghanaian ISO 22000:2005 certified indigenous manufacturer and producer of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Alomo Bitters a herbal based alcoholic drink is KCL’s flagship product. Kasapreko was 6th according to the 2012 Ghana Club 100 rankings. In 2017 KCL was awarded top Ghanaian company in the competitive beverage sector by the Association of Ghana Industries.

Job Description

 

  • Company: Kasapreko Company Ltd
  • Location: Ghana
  • State: Accra
  • Job type: Full-Time

Division/ Quality Assurance, Research & Development

Reports to: Research & Development Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

To plan and perform activities of the chemical research laboratory for such purposes as product development and application

Your responsibilities as a Research & Development Officer shall be as follows:

  • Assist in planning and coordinating programs for research, product development, marketing support and improvement of process.
  • Participate in the approval of modification of product formulas, standards, specifications and process.
  • Assist in the documentation of research and development.
  • Document new product specifications & process parameters to enable consistent product quality and process runs
  • Create and maintain a library of products, flavours, process conditions and packaging options, which will enable the marketing team to offer a variety of products to the customer
  • Undertake simple modification to suit purpose
  • Participate in the development of Quality Systems which will enable full traceability of products from raw materials to packaging materials.
  • Responsible for the legal compliance of new products during product manufacture, distribution and sale.
  • Visit customer facilities with the marketing team and understand the requirements for customers in terms of product attributes (Colour, Flavour, Taste, Appearance and Quality standards) based on customer end uses.

Requirements/Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
  • A minimum of a Degree in Food Technology, Biological Sciences or Chemical Engineering
  • A minimum of at least 2 years relevant experience
  • A sound business acumen
  • Excellent analytical skills

How to Apply

interested candidates should send application letters and CVs including Certificates to [email protected]

ONLY Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

 

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