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
? Chance: 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 good laboratory practices as our

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