Job Title: Junior R&D; Executive

Department: Research & Development

Qualification: B.Tech / B.E. in Food Technology, B.Sc./M.Sc. Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline

Job Purpose To support the Research & Development team in developing, improving, testing, and standardizing food products while ensuring product quality, food safety, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in the development and improvement of new food products, recipes, and

formulations.
- Conduct laboratory and product development trials as per R&D; requirements.
- Prepare and maintain product formulations, trial reports, and development records.
- Source and evaluate raw materials and ingredients for product development.
- Conduct sensory evaluation of products for taste, texture, appearance, aroma, and overall

acceptability.
- Assist in product standardization and scale-up trials from laboratory to production.
- Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and other relevant departments during product

development activities.
- Monitor trial batches and identify opportunities for product and process improvement.
- Assist in shelf-life studies and product stability evaluations.
- Maintain accurate records of ingredients, formulations, trial observations, and product

specifications.
- Support preparation and updating of product specifications, SOPs, BOMs, and other

technical documents.
- Ensure developed products meet required quality, food safety, regulatory, and customer

specifications.
- Support troubleshooting of formulation and process-related issues.




- Monitor production activities related to new product development and existing product

requirements.
- Ensure production activities are carried out as per approved SOPs, formulations,

specifications, and quality standards.
- Review production samples and trial outputs and provide technical inputs where required.
- Coordinate with production teams to address product, formulation, process, and quality-

related issues.
- Verify that changes in raw materials, formulations, processes, or specifications are

implemented only with the required approval.
- Maintain proper documentation and records related to production trials, product

development, and quality observations.
- Support implementation of corrective actions related to product quality and production

deviations.
- Follow company policies related to hygiene, food safety, GMP, and workplace safety.

Required Skills

- Basic knowledge of food formulation and product development.
- Understanding of food processing, food safety, and quality principles.
- Good sensory evaluation and analytical skills.
- Basic knowledge of food ingredients and their functional properties.
- Good documentation and report-writing skills.
- Ability to conduct trials independently with guidance.
- Valuable communication and teamwork skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile Knowledge of FSSAI regulations and food labelling requirements.

- Exposure to HACCP, GMP, and food safety systems.
- Familiarity with shelf-life studies and basic food analysis.
- Practical exposure to food product trials through academic projects or internships.

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