Technical Lead

Location: Full Time - AhmedabadCompany: Charya's Millet Wellness PlatformExperience Level: 2 years in product R&D, food technology, or applied biotechnology

Job Type: Full-time | Innovation & R&D | Consumer WellnessSalary Range: 6 - 8 LPAAbout Charya's

At Charya's, we're building India's most forward-thinking millet-based wellness platform. Our mission is to use indigenous grains like millets to power the next generation of gut-friendly, functional, and sustainable CPG products—from clean-label bars and drink mixes to advanced wellness formulations. We're not just selling products—we're creating a new category of nutrition that's science-backed, culturally rooted, and globally relevant.

Role OverviewWe're looking for a Technical Lead with a strong foundation in food processing, product innovation, or functional ingredient development, to drive our R&D efforts and bring millet-based consumer products to market. This is a hands-on, entrepreneurial role. You'll lead technical strategy, run lab and pilot experiments, and work cross-functionally to create high-performance products that are both delicious and deeply functional.

Key Responsibilities1. Product R&D & Formulation (Core Focus)Develop and refine formulations for millet-based products: nutrition bars, ready-to-mix powders, functional drinks, baked snacks, etc. Work with millet ingredients in various forms: sprouted, puffed, flaked, fermented, and more.

Optimize product attributes for taste, shelf life, nutrient stability, and regulatory compliance.2. Millet Processing & Ingredient InnovationLead trials using processing techniques such as fermentation, extrusion, sprouting, and drying to enhance bioavailability and functionality. Explore the conversion of millets into novel ingredients (e.g., resistant starches, prebiotic fibers, plant proteins).3.

Functional & Wellness FocusApply science to develop functional food products that support gut health, weight management, blood sugar control, and metabolic wellness. Stay updated on ingredient trends and nutritional science to guide formulation choices.4. Scalability & Manufacturing SupportCollaborate with manufacturing partners and internal teams to ensure scalability of lab-validated products.

Assist in developing SOPs and quality parameters for mass production.5. Cross-Functional InnovationWork closely with branding, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure product feasibility and market fit. Contribute to IP, scientific claims, and technical storytelling for product launches.

What We're Looking For Qualifications & SkillsBachelor's or Master's in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Food Science, or related fields.5 years of experience in food product development, especially CPG or health-focused products.

Strong knowledge of ingredient interactions, clean-label formulation, and functional food systems. Passion for experimenting with indigenous grains, sustainable ingredients, or plant-based nutrition. Bonus if

You Have:Experience with functional ingredients like prebiotics, postbiotics, plant proteins, adaptogens, etc. Exposure to consumer wellness brands or startups.

Familiarity with consumer trends in clean eating, gut health, or metabolic wellness. Why Join Us?

Be a Pioneer: Shape a new category of health and wellness built on millets. Innovate Boldly: Work with cutting-edge food science and technology. Create Impact: Help bring clean, nutritious, and sustainable products to millions.

Build with Purpose: Join a young, mission-driven team obsessed with solving real problems. Apply Now Charya's on LinkedInSend your resume application challenge to ****

Subject line: Application – Technical Lead (Millet CPG)