Food Food Technologist – Product Innovation

4 days ago

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Gujarat Construction Full time

Food Technologist – Product Innovation & Range Development

Location: Ahmedabad

Department: R&D & Product Development

Reporting To: Founder / Head of Operations

Role Summary

We are seeking a hands-on and innovative Food Technologist to drive new product development, recipe formulation, and shelf-life optimisation for Ready-to-Cook (RTC) and Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food products. The role blends food science with deep Indian culinary understanding to develop scalable, clean-label, and authentic products for the Indian market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and innovate RTC/RTE products including curries, gravies, batters, spice mixes, snacks, and meal kits.
  • Reformulate recipes for scalability, shelf stability, and clean-label compliance.
  • Conduct lab trials, pilot runs, and sensory evaluations to achieve consistent taste and texture.
  • Perform shelf-life studies including microbiological testing, pH, water activity, and stability analysis.
  • Standardize production processes and prepare SOPs for commercial manufacturing.
  • Support scale-up, process optimization, and wastage reduction.
  • Manage ingredient sourcing, vendor validation, and raw material quality.
  • Ensure compliance with FSSAI and regulatory documentation requirements.
  • Collaborate with marketing and sales teams for consumer testing and product positioning.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of food chemistry, processing, and shelf-life science.
  • Understanding of Indian regional cuisines and spice behavior.
  • Experience with clean-label, vegetarian, preservative-free products.
  • Strong documentation, coordination, and project management skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-product development environment.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology / Food Science or related field.
  • 3–7 years of experience in NPD for RTC, RTE, snacks, spices, or FMCG food products.
  • Hands-on experience with trials, shelf-life studies, and product launches.

Compensation

  • CTC: ₹4.5 – ₹9 LPA (based on experience)
  • Performance-linked growth and leadership opportunities.

With Regards,

Himani(HR)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹40, ₹75,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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