We’re Hiring: Beverage R&D; / NPD Technologist

? Location: Hyderabad, Telangana — On-site

? Employment: Full-time, Temporary Contract (3–6 months)

? Salary: ₹30,000–₹45,000 per month, depending on experience

? Relocation: Assistance can be provided for the right candidate

? Opportunity: Potential permanent position based on performance

Rithvahi Foods Pvt. Ltd. is building an integrated beverage company focused on developing and manufacturing innovative ready-to-drink beverages.

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Beverage R&D; / NPD Technologist to work directly in our Hyderabad R&D; lab and support the development of products from initial formulation through trials, optimisation, scale-up and manufacturing readiness.

What You’ll Work OnOur beverage portfolio includes:

- Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) & Sparkling Beverages
- Energy Drinks
- Fruit Drinks
- Sports / Functional Drinks
- Basil Seed Beverages
- Future RTD beverage concepts

Key Responsibilities• Develop beverage formulations and prototypes independently
- Conduct hands-on laboratory trials and formulation adjustments
- Optimise sweetness, acidity, flavour, mouthfeel, colour and overall sensory profile
- Measure and manage key parameters including pH, Brix and carbonation

• Work with flavours, concentrates, extracts, acids, sweeteners, stabilisers, preservatives and other beverage ingredients

• Conduct competitor benchmarking and sensory evaluations

• Evaluate ingredients and coordinate with flavour houses and ingredient suppliers

• Maintain accurate formulation records, trial sheets and technical documentation

• Conduct and monitor product stability trials

• Troubleshoot formulation and processing issues

• Support shelf-life and external laboratory testing activities





• Assist with scaling formulations from laboratory trials to pilot and commercial production

• Work closely with the wider R&D;, regulatory, quality and manufacturing team

• Support development of SOPs and valuable laboratory practices as our internal R&D; capability grows

Who We’re Looking ForWe are particularly interested in candidates with:

- Degree/Diploma in Food Technology, Food Science, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Beverage Technology or a related field

• Practical experience in beverage formulation / product development / R&D;

• Previous hands-on experience developing RTD beverages

• Good understanding of beverage ingredients and their functions

• Practical knowledge of pH, Brix, sensory evaluation and product stability

• Strong laboratory discipline and documentation skills

• Ability to independently plan, execute and troubleshoot formulation trials

Experience with carbonated beverages, energy drinks, fruit beverages or functional beverages would be highly valuable.

The OpportunityThis is not a desk-based research position.

You will be physically working in the R&D; lab, developing products, running trials, evaluating samples and helping us move successful formulations toward commercial manufacturing.

The initial appointment will be a 3–6 month contract. Candidates who demonstrate robust technical ability, ownership and performance may be offered a permanent position with Rithvahi Foods as we expand our R&D; and manufacturing operations.

For candidates relocating to Hyderabad, relocation assistance can be discussed based on individual circumstances.

? Interested candidates: Please send your CV along with a short description of your beverage R&D; experience and the types of products you have previously developed.

Rithvahi Foods Pvt. Ltd.

- Hyderabad, Telangana

📌 Beverage R&D / NPD Technologist (Hyderabad)
🏢 Rithvahi Foods
📍 Hyderabad