Chi Farms Limited is Nigeria’s leading and most integrated poultry company, providing top-quality products and services across the agricultural value chain. As part of the TGI Group, Chi Farms continues to expand its footprint in poultry, aquaculture, and frozen food distribution across Nigeria and West Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Research and Development Manager (Chicken & Meat Processing)
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of new chicken and meat products in line with market trends and customer needs.
- Improve existing recipes, formulations, and production processes for better quality, yield, and efficiency.
- Conduct research on emerging technologies, ingredients, and global best practices in meat processing.
- Evaluate raw materials, packaging, and preservation techniques to enhance shelf life and product performance.
- Manage laboratory activities, documentation, and performance testing of prototypes.
- Provide technical training and support to production teams on new products and processes.
- Collaborate with production, quality assurance, and marketing teams to execute product trials and scale-ups.
- Ensure all product formulations comply with food safety and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Meat Technology, or related fields.
- Proven track record of developing and launching successful food products.
- Excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills.
- Innovative mindset with a strong passion for quality and consumer satisfaction.
- Minimum of 6–8 years’ experience in R&D or product development within the chicken or meat processing industry.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email
Application Deadline 1st November, 2025.