Product Development Specialist

21 hours ago

Unilever RD Bangalore, India Unilever Full time ₹ 5,00,000 - ₹ 15,00,000 per year

Job title: Product Development Specialist, Core Tea. 

Location: Unilever R&D Bangalore, India or Tea Excellence Centre- Kolkata

Function: Research & Development

Work Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Tea Product Design & MET Leader

Scope: India – Core Tea Portfolio

Why This Role Matters

At Unilever, we believe in creating products that make everyday life better, for people and the planet. As a Product Development Specialist, you'll play a key role in bringing purpose-led innovation to life. You'll help design tea products that are not only superior in quality but also inclusive, sustainable, and impactful.

This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of a team that cares deeply, works collaboratively, and is driven by a shared mission to build stronger communities through thoughtful design.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be at the heart of our Core Tea innovation efforts, working on new product development, renovation, and value improvement projects. Your work will span from lab experiments to factory scale-ups, blending science with creativity to deliver consumer-loved products.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing and improving tea blends that are better for consumers and the planet.

  • Planning and executing experiments, analyzing data, and drawing scientific conclusions.

  • Translating consumer insights into product hypotheses and validating them through testing.

  • Leading technical benchmarking and stability studies to ensure product excellence.

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams across R&D, Brand, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance.

  • Supporting factory scale-up with clear documentation and training.

  • Driving cost-effective and sustainable product improvements.

What We're Looking For

Required:

  • Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field with 1–2 years of experience in Food or Beverage R&D or Graduates with 2 to 3 yrs of exp preferably in tea industry.

Preferred:

  • Strong understanding of product development principles and R&D processes.

  • Familiarity with ingredients, formulations, and flavor systems.

  • Experience with data management tools.

  • Excellent communication and multitasking skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

  • A curious mindset and a passion for learning.

Our Culture & Commitment

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. You'll be supported in your growth and development, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

We care deeply, focus on what counts, stay ahead of the curve, and deliver with excellence. If this sounds like a team you'd love to be part of, we'd love to hear from you.

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