Job Summary:
We are looking for a passionate and innovative Junior Food Technologist to join our Research & Development team. The ideal candidate should have 1–2 years of experience in food product development with exposure to bakery products and/or functional nutrition products. This role requires the ability to manage multiple R&D projects simultaneously, conduct formulation trials, prepare technical documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver commercially viable products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and optimize food formulations from concept to commercialization.
- Work on multiple R&D projects simultaneously while adhering to project timelines.
- Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale trials, evaluate product performance, and recommend formulation improvements.
- Develop formulations based on customer requirements, nutritional targets, functionality, sensory attributes, cost, and regulatory compliance.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including formulations, process sheets, batch records, specifications, stability data, and technical reports.
- Coordinate with Procurement, QA, Production, Packaging, and Regulatory teams during product development and commercialization.
- Evaluate new ingredients, technologies, and market trends for product innovation.
- Support production trials, troubleshooting, and technology transfer activities.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering, Nutrition & Dietetics, or a related discipline.
- 1–2 years of experience in Food R&D or Product Development.
Preferred Candidate Profile:
Candidates with experience or academic specialization in one or more of the following will be preferred:
- Bakery Product Development
- Cakes
- Biscuits & Cookies
- Muffins
- Brownies
- Baked snacks
- Premixes
- Functional Food & Nutrition Products
- Nutraceutical powders
- Protein powders
- Meal replacement powders
- Health supplements
- Functional beverage premixes
- Sports nutrition products
- Vitamin and mineral-fortified foods
- Basic understanding of food regulations, ingredient approvals, product claims, nutritional labelling, and regulatory documentation.
- Candidates with knowledge of functional ingredients, clinical nutrition, sports nutrition, or food fortification will have an added advantage.
Required Skills Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of food ingredients and their functionalities.
- Knowledge of formulation development and optimization.
- Basic understanding of food processing technologies.
- Familiarity with sensory evaluation techniques.
- Awareness of food safety systems, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for technical documentation and reporting.
Core Competencies :
- Ability to manage multiple product development projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong technical writing and documentation abilities.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new product categories and technologies.
Preferred Knowledge:
- Food regulations and compliance (including product claims, labelling requirements, and ingredient regulations).
- Nutritional analysis and ingredient functionality.
- Product costing and formulation optimization.
- Product scale-up and commercialization processes.
Contact Person : 9566269922
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From ₹18,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
