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Department: Research & Development (R&D;)

Industry: Beverage / FMCG

Designation: R&D; Executive / R&D; Officer

Location: [Pure Tropic Plan, Erode ] 6C66+J9F, Erode, Virumandampalayam, Tamil Nadu 638812

Reports To: R&D; Manager / Head of R&D;

Job Summary

We are looking for a technically skilled and innovative R&D; Executive to join our Beverage Manufacturing team. The candidate will be responsible for developing recent beverage products, improving existing formulations, conducting product trials, evaluating raw materials, and supporting the production team during commercialization.

The role requires strong knowledge of beverage formulation, food safety, quality standards, laboratory testing, and product development.

Key Responsibilities1. New Product Development

- Develop new beverage formulations based on market requirements and consumer preferences.
- Conduct laboratory-scale experiments and product trials.
- Develop and optimize formulations for juices, flavoured beverages, carbonated drinks, functional beverages, energy drinks, packaged drinking water, or other beverage categories.
- Conduct sensory evaluation and coordinate product tasting panels.
- Modify formulations based on taste, appearance, texture, stability, and cost requirements.

1. Existing Product Improvement

- Review and improve existing beverage formulations.
- Identify opportunities to improve taste, quality, shelf life, stability, and cost efficiency.
- Troubleshoot formulation and processing-related issues.
- Conduct comparative studies with competitor products where required.

1. Raw Material Evaluation

- Evaluate new and existing raw materials, ingredients, flavours, colours, sweeteners, preservatives, stabilizers, acids, and other additives.
- Conduct trials for alternative suppliers and raw materials.
- Verify technical specifications and suitability of ingredients for beverage production.
- Coordinate with Purchase and Quality departments for raw-material approval.

1. Product Trials & Scale-Up

- Conduct laboratory, pilot-scale, and production-scale trials.
- Prepare trial formulations and maintain accurate trial records.
- Support the transition of successful laboratory formulations to commercial production.




- Coordinate with Production and Quality teams during production trials.
- Monitor process parameters and identify deviations during trials.

1. Shelf-Life & Stability Studies

- Conduct shelf-life studies for new and existing products.
- Monitor changes in taste, colour, aroma, pH, Brix, appearance, microbial quality, and product stability.
- Maintain stability-study records and prepare reports.
- Recommend suitable packaging and storage conditions based on study results.

1. Laboratory & Technical Documentation

- Maintain R&D; laboratory records, formulation sheets, trial reports, specifications, and test results.
- Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), product specifications, and technical documents.
- Maintain proper documentation of all product-development activities.
- Ensure traceability of formulations and development samples.

1. Quality & Regulatory Compliance

- Ensure product development activities comply with applicable FSSAI, food safety, and company requirements.
- Work closely with the Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams.
- Ensure formulations meet applicable legal and customer specifications.
- Support documentation required for product registration, approvals, and customer requirements.

1. Cost Optimization

- Work with Purchase, Production, and Finance teams to optimize product formulation costs.
- Identify cost-effective ingredients without compromising product quality.
- Conduct formulation cost comparisons and support target-cost development.

1. Market & Competitor Research

- Monitor beverage market trends, consumer preferences, and emerging product categories.
- Study competitor products, ingredients, packaging, claims, and positioning.
- Identify opportunities for new beverage concepts and product innovation.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
- Food Technology
- Food Science
- Dairy Technology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry




- Microbiology
- Beverage Technology
- Nutrition / related discipline
- 1–5 years of relevant experience in Beverage, Food, FMCG, or related industries.
- Freshers with relevant academic/project experience may also be considered for Junior R&D; positions.

Technical Skills
- Beverage formulation and product development
- Knowledge of food ingredients and additives
- Knowledge of Brix, pH, acidity, TSS, and other beverage parameters
- Sensory evaluation
- Shelf-life and stability testing
- Laboratory testing and trial procedures
- Food safety and hygiene practices
- Basic knowledge of FSSAI requirements
- Product costing and formulation optimization
- MS Excel and technical documentation

Preferred Experience Candidates with experience in any of the following beverage categories will be preferred:
- Packaged Drinking Water
- Flavoured Water
- Fruit Juice / Fruit Beverages
- Carbonated Soft Drinks
- Energy Drinks
- Sports / Functional Drinks
- Dairy / Milk-Based Beverages
- Syrups and Concentrates
- Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Beverages

Key Competencies
- Product innovation and creativity
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good laboratory practices
- Ability to conduct independent trials
- Good communication and documentation skills
- Team coordination
- Ability to work with Production, QA/QC, Purchase, and Marketing teams
- Willingness to work in a manufacturing and laboratory environment

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Number of successful new product developments
- Successful completion of product trials
- Product quality and stability
- Reduction in formulation/product cost
- Successful production scale-up
- Shelf-life performance
- Timely completion of R&D; projects
- Compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements
- Improvement of existing products

Working Conditions
- The position involves working in an R&D; laboratory as well as a beverage manufacturing facility.
- The candidate may be required to participate in production trials and product evaluations.
- Proper PPE, hygiene, and food-safety procedures must be followed within the manufacturing and laboratory areas.

Pay: Up to ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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