Assistant Manager Research Development

Skills:

We are Hiring For Assistant Manager -Research & Developmemt

Company Profile

• Food Product development
• Food Industry Implementation
• Business Growth Strategy
• Food Branding
• Food legal
  

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www.foodbuddies.in

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Qualifications And Experience

• B.Tech or M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Process Engineering, or related field.
• 6-8 years of hands-on R&D experience in multiple Food & Beverage categories (Beverages/Snacks/Bakery/Convenience)
  

Desired Skills

• New Product Development (Lab scale to Industrial/Commercial scale)
• Market Trend Analysis & Innovative Product Ideation
• Technical Mentoring & Team Leadership
• Process Streamlining & Formulation Efficiency Improvement
• Scientific Judgment & Problem-Solving
• Communication, Documentation & Presentation
• Client Relationship Management
  

Roles & Responsibilities

• Guide the R&D team in understanding the expectations and deliverables of each client project, ensuring structured planning and timely execution.
• Provide strategic and technical direction to streamline formulation workflows, minimize rework, and accelerate product readiness.
• Review ingredient functionality and support the team in identifying suitable vendors or alternative ingredient options.
• Evaluate different formulation combinations and processing techniques to optimize product quality, cost, and sensory parameters.
• Oversee or conduct internal trials and sensory evaluations, ensuring all trial data and results are properly recorded and interpreted.
• Enhance productivity by identifying root causes early, refining formulation strategies, and applying best practices from past projects.
• Delegate responsibilities to the R&D team while monitoring their work quality, timelines, and output.
• Review and ensure the completeness of documentation, including formulation sheets, trial reports, and final dossiers.
• Ensure all developed products comply with regulatory requirements (FSSAI, Legal Metrology) and internal quality standards.
• Guide the team in framing product labelling inputs such as ingredient declarations, nutrition facts, and statutory requirements.
• Continuously assess ongoing projects for value-addition opportunities, such as cost optimization, clean-label alternatives, or novel ingredient usage.