Food Technologist - New Product Development - Senior Manager

Company Description

MĀS Foods has been celebrating India's rich heritage of flavors for over 50 years, offering a wide range of delicious and authentic mixes such as Badam, Kesar Pista, Rose and Gulab Jamun. With original hand-crafted recipes, our products are enjoyed in flavored milk, thandai, cakes, biscuits, payasam, and more. Our commitment to purity, quality, and unmatched taste ensures we deliver delightful moments of indulgence to our customers. Based in South India, we proudly serve customers through offline retail partners across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. Learn more about us by visiting www.masfoods.in.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Food Technologist - New Product Development - Lead, based in Bengaluru. The role involves leading the planning, development, and execution of new product formulations in alignment with the company’s goals. Key responsibilities include conducting research and development (R&D), performing sensory evaluations, ensuring quality control, and managing laboratory processes. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring innovative food and beverage products to market while adhering to safety and quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·     Develop and reformulate recipes from concept to shelf; including trials, feasibility studies, and scale-up

·     Design experiments, document results, and refine formulations based on insights and market feedback.

·     Research functional ingredients and global trends to drive innovation.

·     Ensure all formulations and packaging comply with FSSAI standards and labelling regulations.

·     Collaborate with external labs, co-manufacturers, and packaging partners for product development.

·     Work with manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure products are commercially viable and cost-effective.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

·       Min 4 years of experience in food product development, ideally with a D2C or consumer food brand.

·       Background in Food Technology, Nutrition, or Food Science (CFTRI/NIFTEM/ICT is a major plus!).

·       Hands-on experience with spices, seasoning blends, or beverage formulations is a huge advantage.

·       Local vendor knowledge is a bonus

·       Strong understanding of FSSAI, food safety, and labelling norms

·       Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DoE) and pilot trials.

·       A builder’s mindset, curious, adaptable, and execution-driven.