: R&D; Manager (Food Technologist)Job Title: R&D; Manager (Food Technologist)

Location: Mohali, Punjab

Availability: Immediate Joiner Preferred

Employment Type: Full time, Work from Office

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled and driven R&D; Manager to join our Mohali-based team. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on leadership and experience in New Product Development (NPD) and Technology Transfer, focusing on Nutraceuticals, Sports Nutrition, and Health Supplements. This role requires strong formulation expertise, process innovation, regulatory compliance, and the ability to lead the process of bringing science-backed products to life from lab to market.

Key Responsibilities1. New Product Development & Formulation

- Lead and manage NPD projects across target categories, including Sports Nutrition (Protein Supplements, Weight Management) and Wellness (Skin, Hair, Sleep, Diabetes, Sexual Wellness, Multivitamins, Pre/Post-natal, Memory Improvement, and Fertility).
- Conduct literature reviews, execute excipient selection, and perform compatibility studies.
- Select ingredients and determine active quantities based strictly on validated scientific research papers and clinical evidence.
- Check formulation feasibility and design process flowcharts for new product introductions.

2. Sensory & Flavor Optimization

- Develop and implement advanced taste-masking strategies for bitter or non-palatable ingredients to ensure maximum consumer acceptability.
- Conduct sensory evaluations and coordinate with cross-functional teams for precise flavor and color development.

3. Scale-up & Technology Transfer

- Execute lab-scale and pilot trials to validate formulation efficacy and manufacturability.
- Ensure a smooth technology transfer of finalized formulations from the R&D; lab to the production floor.
- Collaborate with production and procurement teams for process standardization and cost optimization.

4.



Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

- Ensure all formulations strictly comply with FSSAI Nutraceutical Regulations and ICMR RDA limits.
- Design and validate nutritional information panels and functional label claims.
- Support shelf-life and stability testing protocols.
- Prepare and maintain thorough documentation including Trial Reports, BOM, DTM, MFR, and data for regulatory submissions.

Qualifications & Experience
- Education: M.Tech in Food Technology.
- Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of dedicated industry experience in R&D; within Nutraceuticals, Sports Nutrition, Infant Nutrition, or Dietary Supplements.

Required Skills
- Formulation Expertise: Deep understanding of functional ingredients, excipient behavior, and product matrices.
- Problem Solving: Proven ability to troubleshoot taste profiles and scalability issues.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Strong grasp of FSSAI guidelines, functional claim validation, and regulatory documentation.
- Technical Writing & Leadership: Ability to maintain meticulous MFRs, BOMs, and trial documentation, while managing projects effectively.

Working Hours & Benefits
- Schedule: Monday to Saturday (8 working hours per day).
- Benefits: Casual Leave (CL), Sick Leave (SL), and Earned Leave (EL) benefits provided.

How to ApplyPlease apply only if you genuinely believe your profile matches the mentioned requirements and you are seriously interested in the position. To apply, please send the following details to our HR team on WhatsApp at +91 90567 85212:

- Your current location

- Total relevant experience

- Current salary (CTC)

- Expected salary
- Notice period / Joining availability
- Preferred time for a call or office visit/interview
- LinkedIn Link (MANDATORY: Applications without a valid LinkedIn profile link will be strictly rejected)

Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Health insurance

Experience:
- Product development: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 R&D Manager (Sports Nutrition) (Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar)
🏢 Nutrition Shoppe
📍 Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar