Executive - Food Technologist (Natural Anti-oxidants)

Role Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Manager Oleoresin Business to join our R&D or business development team. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in spice oleoresin manufacturing and essential oil extraction, along with practical experience in matching product targets, seasoning blends and natural colors. The candidate will play a key role in product development, target matching, technical support, and application-related tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the development and improvement of spice oleoresins and essential oils from raw materials including spices and herbs.

Ensure target matching of oleoresin batches to customer specifications, focusing on flavor, color, and volatile profiles.

Oversee or participate in solvent extraction, steam distillation, and post-processing of spice extracts.

Contribute technical knowledge to natural food colorant development, especially from spice and botanical sources.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA/QC, production, and sales to align technical objectives with business goals.

Provide technical documentation, support regulatory and customer audits, and handle sample requests.

Stay up-to-date with market trends, regulatory guidelines, and innovations in the spice extract and oleoresin domain.

Required Qualifications:

Educational Background: B.Sc. / M.Sc. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the spice oleoresin or essential oil industry.

Sound understanding of extraction techniques (solvent, steam distillation, CO preferred).

Experience in target matching, standardization, and batch consistency of oleoresins.

Working knowledge of natural color ingredients (e.g., paprika, turmeric, beet, annatto) is desirable.

Desired Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Exposure to GC-MS, HPLC, UV-Vis, and other analytical methods.

Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Ability to work in a cross-functional team and under tight timelines.