Oscar Jr. Magbanua

I have acquired technical knowledge and skills from my course as well as practical and

Supervisory leadership skills. I have exceptional skills in developing principles and theories of science to assist in research and development to motivate invention and improve products and processes; have skills in monitoring production work and developing and adapting laboratory procedures to achieve the best results and solutions to encountered problems; expert knowledge in food safety.

With a BS degree in Food  Technology, I have comprehensive information on my understanding of  Food Science and Technology. I also have experience in learning and applying new technologies as appropriate in Food Laboratories and my key strengths that would support my success in this position include:

• I have successfully designed, developed, and Food Product Innovation.
• I strive continually for excellence through research and extension. 
• I have strong background experience in Food Industry.
• I am teaching Food Processing, Food Safety, Culinary Science and Technology, Basic Food Preparation, Environmental Sustainability for Food Industry, and Risk Management as Applied to Safety Security, and Sanitation.
• I am currently studying Master in Food Science at the University of Philippines.

Work Experience

College Instructor at University of Southern Mindanao

(08/ 2021-12/2022)

Quality Assurance Analyst/ Laboratory Analyst at Philippine Fruits International Corporation

(02/ 2021-08/ 2021)

Responsibilities

• Verify sanitation  inspection during pre and post-operation period;
• Conducting product  sensory evaluation and Organoleptic test;
• Checking/Inspecting  the incoming and outgoing materials and products;
• Checking the quality of the product during operation;
• Gathering  the detailed records of quality and imperfect products;
• Conducting Laboratory Analyses
• Conducting  Micro Lab and Physico-Chem analysis;
• Conducting research and development of the existing product;
• Inspecting smooth end-to-end production process;
• Recording, analyzing, and distributing statistical information;
• Performing another task, as assigned by the QA Manager and deemed relative to the position of Quality Assurance Analyst/ Quality Control Online Supervisor

Food Safety Officer at Malagos Garden Resort

(06/2019-03/2020)

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that food products are safe for the consumers;
• Inspecting food processing facilities and procedures to ensure that applicable regulations are being followed;
• Conducting test samples of food products and investigating complaints;
• Conducting training to the employees about food safety and HACCP plan to emphasize compliance with FDA regulations and any other relevant laws or regulations;
• Identifying potential problems within company operations and developing ways to improve processing;
• Supervising other staff that are  involved in maintaining production quality;
• Investigating and setting standards for quality and health and safety;
• Drafting of proposals about minimizing mistakes during the production
• Inspecting raw materials and finished products to verify quality and dispose of items  that did not meet the safety standard requirement;
• Implementing and monitoring First-Expiry-First-Out(FEFO) or First-In-First-Out (FIFO);
• Conducting routine inspections of the processing operation and made expert recommendations on changes to be made and to ensure compliance with Food Safety Act.
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On-the-Job Training / OJT 

Microbiology Laboratory  Analyst and Physico-chemical  Laboratory Analyst at Coco Davao Inc.

 (06/2018-08/2018)

Responsibilities

• Conducting Microbial analysis; 
• Conductiong Physico-Chem analysis;
• Prepare the different equipment for analysis;
  • Perform other tasks given by QA Head

Student Research Assistant  Specialist at University of Southern Mindanao- CHEFS/ College of Human Ecology and Food Sciences(09/2018-06/2019)

Responsibilities

• Conducting research and development study of blue ternate juice and other food  product sample ;
• Conducting sensory evaluation tests on the product sample;
• Conducting shelf-life food test analysis;
• Conducting Proximate analysis and Physico- chem analysis;
• Conducting experiments on the food product sample to enhance the flavor, aroma, texture, and shelf life given by the researcher;
• Conducting reports and assisting the researcher to achieve the objective of the existing product development.

Educational Background

             Graduate School:  Master of Science in Food Science (on -Going)

                                          University of Philippines- Mindanao Campus

            Tertiary:  Bachelor of Science in Food Technology

                                       University of Southern Mindanao (Kabacan, Cotabato)

            Secondary: University of Southern Mindanao- 

                                          University Laboratory School (Kabacan, Cotabato)

            Elementary: University of Southern Mindanao-

                                          Annex Central Elementary School (Kabacan, Cotabato)