Research And Development Intern

Company Description

Venkatesh Natural Extracts Pvt. Ltd. is a pioneer institution in the field of manufacturing natural food additives and active ingredient raw materials in India. With over 12 years of knowledge and experience, Venkatesh is known for supplying natural ingredients to domestic and international markets. The company offers a wide range of natural ingredients for various industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.

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About the Role

Join our Ingredients & Flavors R&D team to support the end-to-end development of new seasoning and flavor products. You'll work in a fully equipped lab and mini-plant, contributing to everything from initial ideation and formulation to pilot-scale production and sensory evaluation—gaining hands-on exposure to manufacturing-grade processes.

Key Responsibilities

Formulation & Prototyping

o   Assist in creating and refining seasoning blends to match client / market specifications.

o   Prepare lab-scale prototypes and iterate based on performance in application matrices (snacks, sauces, etc.)

Lab Trials & Pilot Support

o   Support bench-top and pilot-scale trials, maintaining documentation and ensuring reproducibility

o   Aid with equipment setup, sample prep, and lab maintenance.

Sensory & Analytical Testing

o   Participate in sensory evaluation sessions to assess flavor, aroma, texture; help record and interpret results.

o   Assist with shelf-life, stability, and quality testing of formulations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

o   Work alongside procurement, QA, production, and marketing teams to ensure smooth progression from formulation to scale-up .

o   Maintain foundational documentation: formulations, specs, label info, process sheets

Market & Ingredient Research

o   Monitor flavor and seasoning trends; assess new raw materials, functionality, and regional taste profiles.

Process Understanding & Scale-Up Support

o   Learn about seasoning application techniques: batch mixing, coating, encapsulation.

o   Support small-scale process optimization and troubleshoot practical production challenges.

Qualifications

·        Currently pursuing or recently graduated in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Biotech, or related field.

·        Strong academic understanding of food formulation, flavor chemistry, and ingredient functionality.

·        Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented.

·        Team-player with effective communication across functional teams.

·        Basic hands-on lab experience; familiarity with MS Excel, documentation, and sensory testing.

·        (Nice-to-have) Exposure to pilot-scale processing or flavor application equipment.

What You’ll Gain

·        Real-world experience in new product development within the seasoning & flavors sector.

·        Exposure to both R&D lab work and pilot manufacturing environments.

·        Insights into sensory evaluation, regulatory compliance, and documentation practices.

·        Networking opportunities and potential to transition into a full-time role based on performance.