R&D Food Technologist

Job Title: Food Technologist – R&D (Product Development)

Experience: 2–4 Years

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

Industry: Food Manufacturing (Packed & Processed Foods)

Department: Research & Development (R&D)

Job Description

We are looking for a Food Technologist – R&D with 2–4 years of experience in the packed and processed food industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for new product development, formulation improvement, and product scale-up in an FMCG food manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong technical expertise in food formulation, ingredient functionality, shelf-life stability, and hands-on experience in lab and pilot plant trials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new food products across categories such as snacks, bakery, ready-to-eat, mixes, and health foods
• Work on product formulation, recipe standardization, and cost optimization
• Conduct lab trials, pilot batches, and product validation studies
• Support smooth scale-up from lab development to commercial production
• Improve product attributes such as taste, texture, shelf-life, and nutritional value
• Perform sensory evaluation and analyze internal and consumer feedback
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards including FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, and ISO
• Conduct shelf-life studies and stability testing of products
• Evaluate and source raw materials for quality and cost efficiency
• Coordinate with Production, QA/QC, Purchase, and Marketing teams
• Maintain proper documentation of formulations, trials, and technical reports

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Food Science and Food Technology principles
• Experience in food product development and formulation
• Understanding of food ingredients, additives, emulsifiers, stabilizers, and preservatives
• Knowledge of shelf-life studies and food preservation techniques
• Hands-on experience in laboratory and pilot plant operations
• Familiarity with food safety and regulatory standards (FSSAI, HACCP, GMP)
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Good communication and cross-functional coordination skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person