Location: Geyzing, Sikkim
Salary: ₹40,000 per month (All-Inclusive)
Employment Type: Full time / Project-Based

About the Role
We are looking for a Food Science & Technology Expert to support community-based food processing, value addition, product development, quality improvement and entrepreneurship initiatives in Sikkim.

Key Responsibilities
• Work with local communities and entrepreneurs on food processing and value-added food products.
• Support development and improvement of food products using locally available resources.
• Provide technical guidance on food processing, preservation, packaging, storage and quality control.
• Assist in developing standard processes and basic SOPs for food products.
• Support product testing, shelf-life improvement and quality assessment.
• Conduct practical training and demonstrations for community members, SHGs and entrepreneurs.
• Help identify opportunities for value addition, market readiness and commercialisation of local food products.
• Maintain project records, technical reports and documentation.
• Coordinate with field teams,



local institutions and other stakeholders.
• Undertake field visits as required.

Educational Qualification
• M.Sc./M.Tech./B.Tech./B.Sc. in Food Science & Technology, Food Technology, Food Processing, Food Engineering, or a related field.
• Candidates with relevant specialisation or practical experience in food processing and product development will be preferred.

Experience
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in food processing, product development, quality control, food technology, incubation, community-based projects or a related field.
• Freshers with strong practical knowledge and willingness to work in field-based projects may also be considered.

Skills Required
• Good knowledge of food processing and preservation techniques.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, packaging and quality standards.
• Practical and problem-solving approach.
• Good communication and training skills.
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