We are looking for a Scientist – Fermentation, Food Microbiology & Beverage Technology to support the development of cutting-edge fermented food and beverage products. The candidate will work on fermentation trials, food microbiology, beverage formulation, laboratory testing, process optimization and pilot-scale product development . The role will involve working closely with R&D;, laboratory, production and quality teams to convert laboratory concepts into reproducible beverage formulations and processes.

R&D; Contractor & Research Vendor CoordinationCoordinate day-to-day technical activities with external R&D; contractors, research laboratories, universities, testing laboratories and specialist research vendors engaged for the project. Prepare and communicate technical requirements, research objectives, experimental protocols and expected deliverables to external R&D; partners. Coordinate the execution of fermentation, microbiology, formulation, analytical testing and product-development activities assigned to external research partners.

Review technical reports, laboratory results, test data and research findings received from external vendors. Follow up on project milestones, sample submissions, testing schedules and technical deliverables. Maintain a consolidated tracker of R&D; activities, timelines, responsibilities, results, pending actions and next steps .

Coordinate sample preparation, dispatch,



testing and receipt of laboratory reports. Identify gaps, inconsistencies or deviations in research results and escalate them to the Project/R&D; Lead. Arrange technical meetings between internal team members and external researchers when required.

Ensure that agreed SOPs, specifications, testing methods and documentation requirements are followed by external research partners. Support comparison and evaluation of alternative research approaches, formulations, fermentation methods and laboratory results. Maintain proper records of research data, reports, experimental results, formulations and technical communications received from external parties.

Coordinate confidentiality, NDA/IP documentation and ownership of project-generated research data in consultation with management. Support management in monitoring R&D; project cost, vendor scope and deliverables . Ensure that external research activities remain aligned with the overall HMPA product-development roadmap .

Escalate delays, technical risks, unsuccessful trials or deviations from agreed research objectives to the Project Lead. Key InterfaceThe position will act as the technical coordination point between: Management / Project Lead → External R&D; Contractor → Research Institute / Laboratory → Testing &

Certification Laboratory → Pilot Production Team

📌 Senior Scientist – Fermentation, Food Microbiology & Beverage Technology (Kolkata)
🏢 Green-Cad It Consulting Private
📍 Kolkata