Food Technologist

20 hours ago


Ahmedabad, India STAGOT POTATOES PRODUCT LLP Full time

**Position Title:** Food Technologist – Product Innovation & Range Development

**Location:** [Ahmedabad]

**Department:** R&D and Product Development

**Reports To:** Founder / Head of Operations

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Food Technologist to lead product research, recipe formulation, and shelf-life optimization for product, our Ready-to-Cook (RTC) brand delivering authentic Indian flavors with convenience. The role requires blending deep technical expertise with an understanding of Indian culinary traditions to create scalable, clean-label products across mixes, meal kits, batters, and snacks.

Key Responsibilities

·        Product Development:

- Innovate and formulate new RTC products aligned with Indian household tastes (curries, mixes, batters, snacks, etc.).

- Modify recipes for scalability, shelf stability, and clean-label compliance.

·        Shelf-Life & Quality Assurance:

- Conduct in-house lab trials on microbiological stability, moisture activity, pH, and sensory evaluation.

- Extend shelf life while retaining authentic taste, aroma, and nutrition.

·        Process Development:

- Optimize processing techniques (roasting, drying, packaging) for consistency and efficiency.

- Develop SOPs for pilot and commercial batches.

·        Ingredient & Raw Material Management:

- Source and validate spices, oils, and additives suitable for long shelf life without preservatives.

- Work closely with procurement to ensure traceability and cost efficiency.

·        Lab & Equipment Utilization:

- Manage and utilize food R&D lab equipment for trials (moisture analyzer, texture analyzer, microbial testing kits).

- Design and execute experiments for recipe validation and quality benchmarking.

·        Regulatory & Compliance:

- Ensure all formulations comply with FSSAI and global food safety standards.

- Prepare product documentation for certifications and exports.

·        Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Work with marketing for consumer sensory trials and product positioning.

- Support operations in scaling lab recipes to commercial production.

Desired Skills & Competencies

·        Strong foundation in food chemistry, food processing, and shelf-life management.

·        Practical knowledge of Indian cooking styles, especially regional food traditions.

·        Innovative mindset to blend tradition with modern processing.

·        Familiarity with clean-label, vegetarian, and with preservative  product design.

·        Hands-on experience in RTC/instant foods, snacks, or spice-based products preferred.

·        Excellent documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

·        People-oriented, but process-driven to establish best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

·        Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or allied fields.

·        3–7 years of experience in food product development, preferably in RTC, RTE, or spice-based FMCG.

·        Exposure to shelf-life studies, lab analysis, and sensory evaluation methods.

·        Track record of successfully launching food products in the Indian market is a plus.

Why Join Us?

·        Be part of a fast-scaling Indian RTC brand with 30+ SKUs and ambitious growth plans.

·        Opportunity to innovate with a mix of traditional Indian recipes and modern R&D practices.

·        Ownership of product development pipeline and freedom to experiment in a well-equipped lab.

Competitive salary + growth-linked incentives.


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