Executive - Research & Development - Food Industry

Job Summary:

We're looking for a skilled R&D professional to join our team in the food industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new food products, improving existing products, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

· Product Development: Create innovative food products across various categories, including dairy, bakery, noodles, sweets, savouries, and flavours, that cater to evolving consumer tastes and market demands.You'll conduct market research, analyse consumer insights, and experiment with new ingredients and flavours to create innovative products. Improve existing products' taste, texture, and nutritional value.

· Recipe Development: Create and refine recipes for new and existing products.Ensure recipes are scalable and cost-effective.

· Food Safety and Quality: Ensure all products meet food safety and quality standards.Collaborate with quality assurance team to implement HACCP and other quality control measures.

· Ingredient Sourcing: Identify and source high-quality ingredients and the way of using in new product development. Evaluate ingredient functionality and performance.

· Sensory Evaluation: Conduct sensory panels to evaluate product taste, texture, and appearance.Gather sensory panellists feedback and incorporate it into product development.

· Packaging Development and Shelf-Life Expertise: Proven track record of developing innovative packaging solutions that enhance product shelf life and maintain quality. Strong understanding of shelf-life testing protocols and regulatory requirements.

· Regulatory Compliance: Ensure products comply with food labelling regulations and industry standards. Stay up-to-date with changing regulations and industry trends.

Requirements:

· Bachelor's/Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related field.

· Proven experience in food product development and R&D.

· Strong knowledge of food safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance.

· Excellent sensory evaluation and product testing skills.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

· Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Work Location: In person