Food Technologist

**About the Role**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and test new food products, formulations, and recipes.
- Improve existing products in terms of taste, texture, shelf life, and cost efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements (FSSAI standards).
- Conduct quality checks and oversee food processing operations.
- Collaborate with suppliers and production teams to source raw materials.
- Analyze nutritional content and labeling in compliance with legal guidelines.
- Monitor and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and safety.
- Research market trends and consumer preferences to support product innovation.
- Maintain detailed documentation of formulations, test results, and compliance reports.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in food manufacturing, product development, or quality assurance.
- Strong knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, ISO, FSSAI).
- Proficiency in sensory evaluation and food testing techniques.
- Good understanding of food chemistry, microbiology, and nutrition.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

**Preferred Skills**:

- Experience with R&D and scaling up new food products.
- Knowledge of packaging and preservation techniques.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and quality management software.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

**Job Type**: Contractual / Temporary

Application Question(s):

- Are you from food industry?
- Do you live in Gurugram? Or willing to work in Gurugram?
- Do you have strong knowledge of food safety standards?