Food technologist

3 weeks 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 OperationsRole OverviewWe 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, p H, 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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