Food Technologist

4 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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