Food Technologist

**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.

· –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.