Senior Food Technologist

Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept to commercial production.
Develop and optimize formulations for food, beverage, functional food and related FMCG products.
Conduct laboratory trials, pilot trials and product benchmarking.
Work on ingredient selection, functionality, compatibility, dosage optimization and cost optimization.
Conduct sensory evaluation and coordinate product improvement based on feedback.
Perform competitor benchmarking and market/product research to identify new product opportunities.
Prepare and maintain formulation sheets, trial reports, specifications, BOMs and other R&D documentation.
Coordinate with Production, Quality, Procurement, Regulatory and Marketing teams for successful product development.
Lead scale-up activities from laboratory/pilot level to commercial manufacturing.
Troubleshoot formulation and production-related issues during commercialization.
Conduct trials for process optimization, stability and shelf-life improvement.
Support shelf-life studies, product stability evaluation and related documentation.
Ensure products are developed in line with applicable food safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate new ingredients, raw materials, suppliers and alternative ingredients.
Work on cost reduction and formulation improvement without compromising product quality.
Support preparation of product specifications and technical documentation.
Maintain proper records of all trials, observations, results and final formulations.
Manage multiple R&D projects and ensure timely completion as per project timelines.
Guide and mentor R&D Executives, Interns and junior team members.
Participate in customer/product development discussions and provide technical R&D inputs wherever required.
Key Areas of Expertise
New Product Development (NPD)
Food & Beverage Formulation
Functional Beverages
FMCG Product Development
Ingredient Evaluation
Product Benchmarking
Sensory Evaluation
Shelf-Life & Stability Studies
Pilot & Commercial Trials
Scale-Up & Production Commercialization
Cost Optimization
Product Troubleshooting
R&D Documentation
Required Qualifications
Master's/Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Dairy Technology, Food Engineering or a relevant field.
5–8 years of relevant experience in Food/FMCG R&D.
Strong hands-on experience in product formulation and NPD.
Experience in taking products from concept → formulation → trials → scale-up → commercialization.
Strong understanding of food ingredients, processing techniques and product development.
Good analytical, documentation and problem-solving skills.
Strong coordination and team-management capabilities.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in any of the following categories will be preferred:
Beverages
Functional Beverages
Spices & Seasonings
Snacks
Sauces & Condiments
Functional Foods
Nutraceutical/Food Supplements
Other FMCG Food Products
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Successful completion of NPD projects within timelines.
Number of products successfully commercialized.
Formulation accuracy and product consistency.
Successful scale-up from lab to commercial production.
Product quality and sensory performance.
Cost optimization and formulation efficiency.
Successful resolution of R&D/production issues.
Timely completion of R&D documentation and project reports.
Team productivity and project execution.
What We Offer
Opportunity to work on diverse food and beverage product development projects.
Exposure to end-to-end product commercialization.
Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams across R&D, Production, Quality, Procurement and Marketing.
Growth opportunity within a fast-growing food and FMCG organization.
Interested candidates can share their updated CV with the HR team.

Work arrangement
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