【2027 Graduates】R&D Position: Powering Taste and Quality Through Science and Innovation
Kameda Seika Co., Ltd.■Company Overview | KAMEDA SEIKA CO., LTD.
Japan’s most beloved rice snack manufacturer, expanding to over 70 countries worldwide!
As the No.1 company in the Japanese rice snack industry, we are the creators of iconic products like Kameda no Kaki no Tane and Happy Turn, known by virtually every Japanese person. For over 70 years, we have been committed to delivering delicious, safe, and high-quality snacks that celebrate Japan’s traditional staple—rice—to consumers around the world.
・Overseas sales ratio: approx. 20%
・Actively engaged in SDGs and global business initiatives
・Foreign employees are also working and thriving in our team
■ Job Description:
— A Role That Supports Safe and Reliable Food Production Through Technology —
This position involves research and the development of healthcare products. Aiming to create and deliver new value in food, you will engage in R&D of functional ingredients and technical research.
■ Design and execution of clinical trials involving human subjects
■ Basic and applied research on functional ingredients (in vitro tests, in vivo tests, collaborative research, etc.)
■ Product development using functional ingredients
■ Research on processing technologies for functional ingredients (prototyping, testing suitability for production at OEM partners, etc.)
■ Preparation of documentation and applications related to functional ingredient research and functional food regulations
■ Microbiological experiments
ビジネス系
Manufacturer
新卒 , 正社員
3-1-1 Kameda Industrial Park, Konan-ku, Niigata City, Niigata 950-0198
日本語 ☆☆☆☆, 英語 ☆☆
¥250,200 ~ ¥260,100
理系
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2026年09月 〜 2027年03月
既卒学生も含む, 日本での社会人経験ありも含む
2027年04月
3
30
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Application Requirements
・Students currently enrolled in a university in Japan and expected to graduate by March 2027 (those with a "Designated Activities" visa for job hunting are also eligible to apply)
・Must hold Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2
・Open to all majors and academic backgrounds
Work Style
・Flexible working hours with a full flex-time system available
・Remote work available once a week
Salary & Benefits
■ Salary:
・Bachelor's degree: ¥229,100/month
・Master's degree: ¥239,000/month
・Bonus: Twice a year (July and December)
2024 actual bonus: equivalent to 4.85 months’ salary
■ Benefits:
・Company housing and dormitory system available (conditions apply)
・Training and education programs available (including language training)
・121 annual holidays
・10 or more days of paid leave in the first year
Selection Process
▪️ Apply via JPort Match
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▪️ Document screening (Entry Sheet submission)
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▪️ First interview
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▪️ Second interview
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▪️ Final interview
Note: SPI test required (includes math and personality assessment)
🎯 We Welcome Candidates Who…
✅ Can communicate effectively in Japanese
✅ Are passionate about sharing Japanese food culture with the world
✅ Enjoy working in a team environment
✅ Are interested in the food industry or consumer goods manufacturers
🎉 Message from JPort
Kameda Seika: A Unique Company Blending Global Vision with Japanese Tradition
Kameda Seika stands out as a company that fuses a global mindset with deep-rooted Japanese tradition. Led by CEO Lekh Raj Juneja—a rare example of a foreign national at the helm of a Japanese food company—it embraces diversity at the highest level. Several international employees are already part of the team, and the company has built a supportive work culture where even non-native Japanese speakers can thrive.
While most roles are based in Niigata Prefecture, a more rural area of Japan (sales positions may be assigned elsewhere), the cost of living is roughly half that of Tokyo, offering a more affordable and comfortable lifestyle. On top of that, total annual compensation—including bonuses—exceeds ¥3,000,000, providing stable and attractive pay.
At JPort, we fully support your ambition to help shape the future of food and connect Japan with the world. If you're ready to take on that challenge, Kameda Seika may be the perfect place to start.