Food Technologist – R&D; & Scale-Up Manufacturing (2 Openings)Company: Sriraam Innovation
Location: MABIF Incubation Centre, Tamil Nadu (On-site, Full time)
Experience: 1–2 Years
Compensation: ₹15,000 / month Base + Milestone Bonuses (Up to ₹5,000 – ₹10,000 based on sprint delivery)
About the RoleSriraam Innovation is an agile, science-backed startup focused on specialized medical nutrition. We are expanding our operational footprint and utilizing the pilot facilities at the MABIF Incubation Centre.
We are hiring our first two core team members—ambitious Food Graduates who can take full ownership of on-site R&D;, pilot scale-up, and commercial manufacturing.
This role is ideal for individuals who thrive on autonomy, enjoy being their own boss on the floor, and want to gain hands-on experience taking a product from concept to 100 kg production runs.
Key Responsibilities
- Process Execution: Execute and refine formulations for a plant-based medical nutrition syrup using enzymatic hydrolysis and extraction techniques.
- Scale-Up & Production: Move formulations independently through 3 distinct phases: Lab Trials ➡️ Pilot Scale ➡️ Full 100 kg Commercial Runs.
- Operations & Compliance: Manage daily manufacturing routines, raw material logistics, quality checks, and mandatory food safety bookkeeping at the facility.
- Facility Coordination:
Operate full-time within the MABIF incubation center environment, maintaining high standards of hygiene and batch consistency.
Key Qualifications
- Education: B.Tech / M.Tech / B.Sc / M.Sc in Food Technology, Food Processing, Biotechnology, or allied fields.
- Experience: 1–2 years of practical experience in R&D;, formulation, or manufacturing environments (experience with enzymatic processes or extraction is a strong plus).
- Mindset: High autonomy, problem-solving capability, and a willingness to perform both high-level scientific work and hands-on production tasks.
- Execution Focus: Ability to work against structured project deadlines, specifically driving our upcoming 6-week product sprint.
What We Offer
- Base Salary: ₹15,000 / month
- Performance Bonuses: Up to ₹5,000 – ₹10,000 tied to successful delivery of project milestones and scale-up timelines.
- Ground-Floor Growth: As Employee #1 and #2, you will hold a foundational position in the company with direct long-term growth opportunities as we expand.
How to ApplyIf you are ready to take complete ownership of a commercial scale-up project, send your Resume and a short brief on your hands-on production or lab experience to
[email protected] or connect directly via LinkedIn.
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