Research and Development Supervisor
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Promasidor is hiring an R&D Supervisor – Instrumentation & Sensory Analyst in Oshodi-Isolo, Lagos. The role manages the R&D laboratory's analytical instrumentation and sensory evaluation programme, supporting product development, quality assessment, and shelf-life studies. The position requires a BA/BSc/HND or MBA/MSc/MA with 3–5 years of experience.
- Full-time onsite role in Lagos, Nigeria
- Manages analytical instrumentation and sensory evaluation programme
- Requires BA/BSc/HND or MBA/MSc/MA qualification
- 3–5 years of relevant experience needed
- Works across Product Development, QA, Production, and Marketing teams
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Promasidor was founded in 1979 by Robert Rose, who left the United Kingdom in 1957 for Zimbabwe to pursue his African dream. As Chairman of Allied Lyons Africa for over 20 years, he travelled extensively across Africa and gained a unique and thorough knowledge of the food industry throughout the continent. In particular he noticed a lack of availability of t...
Research and Development Supervisor
Job Type: Full Time
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Onsite
Qualifications
- BA/BSc/HND
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- MBA/MSc/MA
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- Professional Certificate
Experience
3 - 5 years
Location: Lagos
City
Oshodi - Isolo
Job Field: Research and Development
About the job
The R&D Supervisor – Instrumentation & Sensory Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day management of the R&D laboratory's analytical instrumentation and the sensory evaluation programme.
The role ensures that all analytical equipment used in product development, quality assessment and shelf-life studies is accurately calibrated, validated and maintained, and that sensory testing (panel recruitment, training, testing and data analysis) is conducted rigorously and objectively to support new product development (NPD), product improvement, cost-optimisation and benchmarking initiatives.
The supervisor will work closely with Product Development, Quality Assurance, Production and Marketing to translate consumer and technical insights into actionable R&D decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Instrumentation Management & Analytical Testing:
- Operate, calibrate and maintain R&D laboratory instruments — including texture analyzers, viscometers/rheometers, colorimeters/spectrophotometers, moisture analyzers, particle size analyzers, pH meters, water activity meters and near-infrared (NIR) analyzers, High Performance Liquid Chromatograhy (HPLC) — to ensure accuracy and reliability of results.
- Develop, validate and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test methods for physical, physicochemical and instrumental analysis of raw materials, and finished products.
- Plan and manage the instrument calibration and preventive maintenance schedule, liaising with external calibration/service providers and maintaining calibration certificates and equipment logbooks.
- Troubleshoot instrument malfunctions, coordinate repairs, and escalate recurring issues to minimise laboratory downtime.
- Ensure all analytical data generated is accurate, properly recorded, statistically sound and traceable, in line with GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and ISO/food safety standards.
- Drive 5S implementation and compliance in R&D instrumentation laboratory and pilot plant
- Sensory Analysis & Panel Management:
- Design, plan and execute sensory evaluation programmes, including difference tests (triangle, duo-trio, paired comparison), descriptive analysis (QDA), hedonic/consumer acceptance tests and shelf-life sensory monitoring.
- Recruit, train, calibrate and manage the internal sensory panel; monitor panelist performance and conduct periodic re-screening to maintain panel reliability.
- Coordinate consumer sensory studies and competitor/benchmarking evaluations in collaboration with Marketing and Consumer Insights teams.
- Analyse sensory data using appropriate statistical tools/software, interpret results, and prepare clear, actionable reports for Product Development.
- Maintain and continuously improve sensory testing protocols, panel booth standards, and sample preparation/serving procedures to ensure test validity.
- Product Development Functions:
- Carry out product profiling, theoretical and real time recipe development with product prototyping and other R&D bench work activities.
- Develop strategic and creative new products that meets up with relevant standards of local and international food regulatory bodies.
- Provide technical expertise for products in development, new or improvement of existing, planning, execution, and evaluation of projects while maintaining food safety and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct and monitor product real time and accelerated shelf-life stability studies of new and optimized existing food products.
- Carry out manufacturing plant trials in a pilot scale for new product development and existing product optimization.
- Trouble shoot and provide solutions related to BOM, plant trials, process, and ingredient changes to prevent plant shut down across all manufacturing plants.
- Supervisory & Team Leadership:
- Supervise, coach and develop laboratory technicians and sensory panellists, allocating daily tasks and monitoring workload to meet project timelines.
- Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and build technical capability within the instrumentation and sensory team.
- Enforce laboratory health, safety and environmental (HSE) standards, good housekeeping (5S) and safe handling of samples, chemicals and equipment.
- Act as a key point of escalation for technical queries relating to instrumentation and sensory testing within the R&D department.
- Quality, Compliance & Documentation:
- Ensure all testing activities comply with company quality standards, food safety regulations (e.g., NAFDAC, SON) and relevant international standards (ISO 17025, ISO 9001, HACCP).
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation — test records, certificates of analysis (COAs), panel data, calibration records and deviation reports.
- Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections by ensuring instrumentation and sensory records are complete and readily available.
- Participate in root-cause investigations for product quality complaints or non-conformances requiring instrumental or sensory input.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting:
- Provide instrumental and sensory data to support new product development, reformulation, cost-optimisation and shelf-life extension projects.
- Collaborate with Product Development, Quality Assurance, Production, Procurement and Marketing to align testing priorities with business objectives.
- Prepare and present periodic reports (weekly/monthly) on laboratory performance, sensory panel activity, and key findings to the R&D Manager.
- Keep abreast of developments in analytical instrumentation and sensory science methodologies, recommending upgrades or new techniques where relevant.
- Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (BSc/HND) in Food Science & Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline. A postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
- Professional certification in sensory science, laboratory quality management (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025) or instrumentation is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3–5 years' relevant experience in a food/beverage or FMCG manufacturing laboratory, with hands-on exposure to analytical instrumentation and sensory evaluation.
- Prior experience supervising or coordinating a small technical team, or demonstrable readiness for a first supervisory role.
- Practical experience with sensory panel management and recognised sensory test methodologies (QDA, triangle/duo-trio tests, hedonic scaling).
- Working knowledge of food safety and quality systems (GMP, HACCP, ISO standards) within a regulated manufacturing environment.
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