Kemin

19 Job openings at Kemin
RA Assistant - Chennai Chennai, Tamil Nadu 1 - 2 years Not disclosed On-site Full Time

Overview: Job Title: RA Assistant Location: Chennai Objective: The Regulatory Affairs (RA) Assistant is responsible for supporting the regulatory compliance efforts within the region. This involves ensuring adherence to local and international regulatory standards, assisting with product registrations, maintaining documentation, and liaising with regulatory agencies. The RA Assistant plays a key role in helping the business meet compliance requirements and facilitates a smooth regulatory process. The role also provides administrative and operational support to the Regulatory Affairs team for smooth functioning Responsibilities: Regulatory Compliance and Documentation Management: Maintain accurate knowledge of local regulatory requirements and ensure product compliance with national and/or international regulations. Develop and finalize product labels in alignment with country-specific requirements and oversee approval and production processes for India manufacturing. Create and maintain primary standard documents (including product specification, SDS, label, etc.) Support on BOM, variant and sample code creation. Regulatory Registrations, Stakeholder Liaison and Communication: Assist in preparing documents for product registrations dossier, imports and exports and custom clearance. Support the preparation of bi-annual reports such as heavy metal analyses for submission to FSSAI. Assist Manage FSSAI Manufacturing, Import, and Export Licenses for KFT products. Act as a liaison with regulatory officials, internally and externally, to ensure smooth information exchange in India. Support customer questionnaires, vendor registrations, and other regulatory or compliance tasks as needed. Audit and Training Support: Participate/support in internal audits and certifications renewal (E.g.: FOSTAC, HALAL, FSSC22000, etc.) Project Involvement: Support on PTP, PRI, PIP, or any other initiatives under the guidance of the Manager. Conduct research to support regulatory strategies and processes. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field with 1-2 years of expereince . Preferably with knowledge of regulatory aspects in the food industry. #LI-SS1

RA Assistant - Chennai Chennai 1 - 2 years INR Not disclosed On-site Part Time

Overview: Job Title: RA Assistant Location: Chennai Objective: The Regulatory Affairs (RA) Assistant is responsible for supporting the regulatory compliance efforts within the region. This involves ensuring adherence to local and international regulatory standards, assisting with product registrations, maintaining documentation, and liaising with regulatory agencies. The RA Assistant plays a key role in helping the business meet compliance requirements and facilitates a smooth regulatory process. The role also provides administrative and operational support to the Regulatory Affairs team for smooth functioning Responsibilities: Regulatory Compliance and Documentation Management: Maintain accurate knowledge of local regulatory requirements and ensure product compliance with national and/or international regulations. Develop and finalize product labels in alignment with country-specific requirements and oversee approval and production processes for India manufacturing. Create and maintain primary standard documents (including product specification, SDS, label, etc.) Support on BOM, variant and sample code creation. Regulatory Registrations, Stakeholder Liaison and Communication: Assist in preparing documents for product registrations dossier, imports and exports and custom clearance. Support the preparation of bi-annual reports such as heavy metal analyses for submission to FSSAI. Assist Manage FSSAI Manufacturing, Import, and Export Licenses for KFT products. Act as a liaison with regulatory officials, internally and externally, to ensure smooth information exchange in India. Support customer questionnaires, vendor registrations, and other regulatory or compliance tasks as needed. Audit and Training Support: Participate/support in internal audits and certifications renewal (E.g.: FOSTAC, HALAL, FSSC22000, etc.) Project Involvement: Support on PTP, PRI, PIP, or any other initiatives under the guidance of the Manager. Conduct research to support regulatory strategies and processes. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field with 1-2 years of expereince . Preferably with knowledge of regulatory aspects in the food industry. #LI-SS1

Executive - Purchase - Gummidipoondi Gummidipundi, Tamil Nadu 5 years Not disclosed On-site Full Time

Overview: Poistion : Executive- Purchase Location: Gummidipoondi Ensure availability of input materials for production in time, carry out procurement within budget price, effective inventory management, identify alternate source for cost & quality benefits. Work Environment: Business Office & GMD Occasional travel only when necessitates Responsibilities: Collect the offers and negotiate the best price for releasing Purchase Orders by following approval process. Co ordinate with Planner for monthly requirement and arrange materials on time. Follow up ordered material as per schedule given and manage for the Production and safety stock levels. Manage Inventory at optimum levels by periodic review of stock and monitoring of aging inventory in coordination with the Planner. Vendor management and performance evaluation. Budgeting and Quarterly costing submit to Finance. Timely bill processing and ensure release of payment to supplier. Compliance of as per internal process guidelines and statuary requirement. Effective handling of complaints on quality and suitable corrective & preventive action. Release purchase order for general indent with proper approval and negotiation Creation and maintain the vendor master as per procedure. Timely submission of all the reports. Participate in meeting as per requirement. Travel for market analysis and vendor requirement. Involving in new projects activities Qualifications: Graduate in Chemical Engineering/ Masters in Science with below 5 years of experiences in Purchasing. Experience in raw packing material, Capex, laboratory and general material purchase and a degree or diploma in material management is an added advantage . #LI-SS1

Executive - Purchase - Gummidipoondi Gummidipūndi 5 years INR Not disclosed On-site Part Time

Overview: Poistion : Executive- Purchase Location: Gummidipoondi Ensure availability of input materials for production in time, carry out procurement within budget price, effective inventory management, identify alternate source for cost & quality benefits. Work Environment: Business Office & GMD Occasional travel only when necessitates Responsibilities: Collect the offers and negotiate the best price for releasing Purchase Orders by following approval process. Co ordinate with Planner for monthly requirement and arrange materials on time. Follow up ordered material as per schedule given and manage for the Production and safety stock levels. Manage Inventory at optimum levels by periodic review of stock and monitoring of aging inventory in coordination with the Planner. Vendor management and performance evaluation. Budgeting and Quarterly costing submit to Finance. Timely bill processing and ensure release of payment to supplier. Compliance of as per internal process guidelines and statuary requirement. Effective handling of complaints on quality and suitable corrective & preventive action. Release purchase order for general indent with proper approval and negotiation Creation and maintain the vendor master as per procedure. Timely submission of all the reports. Participate in meeting as per requirement. Travel for market analysis and vendor requirement. Involving in new projects activities Qualifications: Graduate in Chemical Engineering/ Masters in Science with below 5 years of experiences in Purchasing. Experience in raw packing material, Capex, laboratory and general material purchase and a degree or diploma in material management is an added advantage . #LI-SS1

Team Member – Stores - Gummidipoondi Gummidipundi, Tamil Nadu 1 - 3 years None Not disclosed On-site Full Time

Overview: Location: Gummidipoondi Position Objective: Receive materials, check inward quantity with proper document, generate GIN within 24 hours in general and immediate and critical, maintaining of warehouse by adhering to all quality system carry out bill processing Responsibilities: Material Handling Receiving materials with proper document. Maintaining Engineering spares and other plant consumables. Collecting the spares and consumables requirement from each function/department and arranging the same incoordination with purchase department. Placing purchase requisition for all the spares and consumables Preparation of monthly inward and outward reports. Preparation of GIN (in M3) and keep the material with proper identification & traceability. Ensure that tagging is done as per system for all the materials. Issuing of materials as per Material Requistion Slip approved by the department/functional head. Maintaining Consumables and stationary details in Excel Sheet. Conducting monthly physical cycle count and document it. Ensuring proper accounting for all the spares and consumables. Handover over the consumable material to concern department as per requirement. Maintain good shop floor management and maintain healthy relationship with peer groups. Maintain the spares and consumables traceability in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Documentation Preparing vehicle inspection report while receiving the materials. Prepare GIN report within 24 hours of material receipt, (generally) and immediate for critical items. Process the bills and forward to purchase and finance departments after taken necessary approvals. Compilation of data for Warehouse related reports by 5th working day of every month for the previous month. Comparison of CMMS and GRN reports with accounts team. Warehouse maintenance Inventory Accuracy and Bin level & Lot Traceability to be maintained Monitor GMP Practices on daily basis and organize training for staff. Conduct stock & cycle check every month as per company guidelines. Compile required data for preparing inventory accuracy report after conducting physical inventory check every month. Check the physical stock of consumable and other non-inventory material by 15th of every month. Prepare net requirement of consumable and other non-inventory items and forward to purchase after getting approval from HOD Follow up with purchase to ensure the receipt & internet materials by end of month Issue consumable & safety item as per norms. Qualifications: Educational Qualification & Years of Experiences : Any Graduate with minimum 1 - 3 years of experiences in stores or warehouse function. Automobile Industry experience would be prepreferable. #LI-SS1

Team Member-Maintenance - Gummidipoondi Gummidipundi, Tamil Nadu 2 - 3 years None Not disclosed On-site Full Time

Overview: Location : Gummidipundi Position Overview : Responsible for the general upkeep of an electrical system. They are required to inspect the equipment regularly, conduct routine electrical maintenance, perform repairs, and fix fault when necessary. They may also be required to replace electrical appliances in the building. Reduce the downtime of equipment and to increase the availability of equipment , optimize the specific power and fuel consumption, minimize the engineering spares inventory & control repair and maintenance cost within the budget and initiate continuous Improvement projects . Responsibilities: Routinely inspecting electrical systems inside the factory and utilities Stictly adhere the Cleaning, Lubrication, Inspection, Tightening and Alignment (CLITA) procedure for all the equipment . Effectively handle any maintenance issues in each shift and implement Kaizen projects to reduce the breakdown of equipment. Identifying faults or hazards and make corrections on immediate basis. Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical system failures. Reviewing blueprints to understand wiring placement. Testing of electrical systems by using eportable equipments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters etc... Conducting maintenance repairs on shop floor equipments. Responding to BMR(Breakdown maintenance report). Providing suggestions for equipment upgradation. Maintaining electrical maintenance reports such as daily power consumption , power factor etc... Installing new electrical equipments in the building. Adhering to safety and performance standards.Ensure routine calibration and maintenance requirements of a variety of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems. Conduct in-depth electrical assessment for maintenance and trouble shooting of electrical and instrumentation, which covers, preventative and breakdown maintenance for plant utility and process. Develop a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule, ensure full preventative maintenance is carried out, and lead the team to deliver effectively. Ensure smooth labour relations and discipline are maintained among the department personnel. Qualifications: Diploma in Electrical/Mechanial Engineering with 2 to 3 years of experience. #LI-SS1

Junior Executive- Purchase Gummidipundi, Tamil Nadu 2 - 3 years None Not disclosed On-site Full Time

Overview: Location: Gummidipoondi Experience in Import purchase, preparation of documents pertaining to customs clearance of import shipments, update and maintain import, Invoices submission to finance upon receipt of approval from authorities, documents storage and data management for analysis. Occasional travel only when necessiates. Responsibilities: Placement of import purchase orders as per planner requirement and prepare documents pertaining to import shipment customs clearance. Maintain import shipment tracker for follow up status of the purchase order, cost analysis, to improve customs clearance timeline and preparation of necessary documents for customs clearance. Understand commercial and regulatory requirements in the process of Imports Collect the data and support the team for data analysis and to prepare function reports Ensure invoice collection from stores and submit to finance for accounting on time upon approval Involving in new project activities Timely submission of all the reports. Participate in meeting as per requirement. Travel for market analysis and vendor requirement. Involving in new projects activities Qualifications: Degree in Science / Graduate in any Engineering. Having 2-3 year Experience in import purchase of Raw material. #LI-SS1

Team Member - Production Gummidipundi, Tamil Nadu 5 - 8 years None Not disclosed On-site Full Time

Overview: Location : Gummidipoondi Position Objective : Utilization of resources effectively to increase the productivity, and ensure no gap in production plan vs actual. Work Environment: Business Office & Factory Plant; shop floor Responsibilities: Responsible giving input by releasing Manufacturing Order (MO) thru Material Resource Planning (MRP) to dispensing function 48 hrs advance Ensure dispensing material available minimum 24 hrs in advance Close monitoring of plan Vs actual M3 updating on daily basis Reporting in M3 on a shift basis Maintain batch records, Critical Control Point (CCP) & Control Point (CP) records and housekeeping check list. Qualifications: Diploma or Bachelor degree with 5 to 8 years of experience in production industry.

Team Member – Stores - Gummidipoondi Gummidipūndi 1 - 3 years INR Not disclosed On-site Part Time

Overview: Location: Gummidipoondi Position Objective: Receive materials, check inward quantity with proper document, generate GIN within 24 hours in general and immediate and critical, maintaining of warehouse by adhering to all quality system carry out bill processing Responsibilities: Material Handling Receiving materials with proper document. Maintaining Engineering spares and other plant consumables. Collecting the spares and consumables requirement from each function/department and arranging the same incoordination with purchase department. Placing purchase requisition for all the spares and consumables Preparation of monthly inward and outward reports. Preparation of GIN (in M3) and keep the material with proper identification & traceability. Ensure that tagging is done as per system for all the materials. Issuing of materials as per Material Requistion Slip approved by the department/functional head. Maintaining Consumables and stationary details in Excel Sheet. Conducting monthly physical cycle count and document it. Ensuring proper accounting for all the spares and consumables. Handover over the consumable material to concern department as per requirement. Maintain good shop floor management and maintain healthy relationship with peer groups. Maintain the spares and consumables traceability in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Documentation Preparing vehicle inspection report while receiving the materials. Prepare GIN report within 24 hours of material receipt, (generally) and immediate for critical items. Process the bills and forward to purchase and finance departments after taken necessary approvals. Compilation of data for Warehouse related reports by 5th working day of every month for the previous month. Comparison of CMMS and GRN reports with accounts team. Warehouse maintenance Inventory Accuracy and Bin level & Lot Traceability to be maintained Monitor GMP Practices on daily basis and organize training for staff. Conduct stock & cycle check every month as per company guidelines. Compile required data for preparing inventory accuracy report after conducting physical inventory check every month. Check the physical stock of consumable and other non-inventory material by 15th of every month. Prepare net requirement of consumable and other non-inventory items and forward to purchase after getting approval from HOD Follow up with purchase to ensure the receipt & internet materials by end of month Issue consumable & safety item as per norms. Qualifications: Educational Qualification & Years of Experiences : Any Graduate with minimum 1 - 3 years of experiences in stores or warehouse function. Automobile Industry experience would be prepreferable. #LI-SS1

Junior Executive- Purchase Gummidipūndi 2 - 3 years INR Not disclosed On-site Part Time

Overview: Location: Gummidipoondi Experience in Import purchase, preparation of documents pertaining to customs clearance of import shipments, update and maintain import, Invoices submission to finance upon receipt of approval from authorities, documents storage and data management for analysis. Occasional travel only when necessiates. Responsibilities: Placement of import purchase orders as per planner requirement and prepare documents pertaining to import shipment customs clearance. Maintain import shipment tracker for follow up status of the purchase order, cost analysis, to improve customs clearance timeline and preparation of necessary documents for customs clearance. Understand commercial and regulatory requirements in the process of Imports Collect the data and support the team for data analysis and to prepare function reports Ensure invoice collection from stores and submit to finance for accounting on time upon approval Involving in new project activities Timely submission of all the reports. Participate in meeting as per requirement. Travel for market analysis and vendor requirement. Involving in new projects activities Qualifications: Degree in Science / Graduate in any Engineering. Having 2-3 year Experience in import purchase of Raw material. #LI-SS1

Team Member - Production Gummidipūndi 5 - 8 years INR Not disclosed On-site Part Time

Overview: Location : Gummidipoondi Position Objective : Utilization of resources effectively to increase the productivity, and ensure no gap in production plan vs actual. Work Environment: Business Office & Factory Plant; shop floor Responsibilities: Responsible giving input by releasing Manufacturing Order (MO) thru Material Resource Planning (MRP) to dispensing function 48 hrs advance Ensure dispensing material available minimum 24 hrs in advance Close monitoring of plan Vs actual M3 updating on daily basis Reporting in M3 on a shift basis Maintain batch records, Critical Control Point (CCP) & Control Point (CP) records and housekeeping check list. Qualifications: Diploma or Bachelor degree with 5 to 8 years of experience in production industry.

Team Member-Maintenance - Gummidipoondi Gummidipūndi 2 - 3 years INR Not disclosed On-site Part Time

Overview: Location : Gummidipundi Position Overview : Responsible for the general upkeep of an electrical system. They are required to inspect the equipment regularly, conduct routine electrical maintenance, perform repairs, and fix fault when necessary. They may also be required to replace electrical appliances in the building. Reduce the downtime of equipment and to increase the availability of equipment , optimize the specific power and fuel consumption, minimize the engineering spares inventory & control repair and maintenance cost within the budget and initiate continuous Improvement projects . Responsibilities: Routinely inspecting electrical systems inside the factory and utilities Stictly adhere the Cleaning, Lubrication, Inspection, Tightening and Alignment (CLITA) procedure for all the equipment . Effectively handle any maintenance issues in each shift and implement Kaizen projects to reduce the breakdown of equipment. Identifying faults or hazards and make corrections on immediate basis. Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical system failures. Reviewing blueprints to understand wiring placement. Testing of electrical systems by using eportable equipments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters etc... Conducting maintenance repairs on shop floor equipments. Responding to BMR(Breakdown maintenance report). Providing suggestions for equipment upgradation. Maintaining electrical maintenance reports such as daily power consumption , power factor etc... Installing new electrical equipments in the building. Adhering to safety and performance standards.Ensure routine calibration and maintenance requirements of a variety of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems. Conduct in-depth electrical assessment for maintenance and trouble shooting of electrical and instrumentation, which covers, preventative and breakdown maintenance for plant utility and process. Develop a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule, ensure full preventative maintenance is carried out, and lead the team to deliver effectively. Ensure smooth labour relations and discipline are maintained among the department personnel. Qualifications: Diploma in Electrical/Mechanial Engineering with 2 to 3 years of experience. #LI-SS1

Intern- R&D Chennai, Tamil Nadu 1 years None Not disclosed On-site Not specified

Overview: The intern would be working on microbiology and biochemistry-based lab work. He/she will be involved in literature search, method development and validations, and scientific execution of research projects. Responsibilities: Specific Carry out laboratory and field experiments as per the direction of the research manager Develop and validate new protocols for laboratory research Carry out the literature search and identify appropriate methods for conducting research Contribute to writing research reports and presentations. General Maintain accurate and up to date records of all research activities in laboratory notebooks and other documents as required. Protect all confidential information such as formulations, trade secrets and other commercially sensitive information. Carry out research activities with high scientific and personal integrity and by following good scientific and laboratory practices. Conduct all research activities with strict adherence to the health and safety policies of the company. Qualifications: B.Tech/M.Tech or M.Sc in Biotechnology, Fresher or work experience of 1 year or lesser #LI-SS1

Intern- R&D Chennai 1 years INR Not disclosed On-site Part Time

Overview: The intern would be working on microbiology and biochemistry-based lab work. He/she will be involved in literature search, method development and validations, and scientific execution of research projects. Responsibilities: Specific Carry out laboratory and field experiments as per the direction of the research manager Develop and validate new protocols for laboratory research Carry out the literature search and identify appropriate methods for conducting research Contribute to writing research reports and presentations. General Maintain accurate and up to date records of all research activities in laboratory notebooks and other documents as required. Protect all confidential information such as formulations, trade secrets and other commercially sensitive information. Carry out research activities with high scientific and personal integrity and by following good scientific and laboratory practices. Conduct all research activities with strict adherence to the health and safety policies of the company. Qualifications: B.Tech/M.Tech or M.Sc in Biotechnology, Fresher or work experience of 1 year or lesser #LI-SS1

Project Management Executive Chennai 0 years INR Not disclosed On-site Part Time

Overview: Overview In this role, the candidate should plan, monitor, and coordinate sales initiatives while ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. He/She should be able to foster collaboration, optimize processes, and drive efficiency will directly impact customer success and commercial growth within the food ingredients industry. The Candiadate should thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel in communication, and possess strong organizational skills to lead multiple projects seamlessly. Responsibilities: Sales (NEXA) Project Oversight Define project scope, goals, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Manage the complete lifecycle of sales projects, from planning and execution to monitoring and closure. Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the central point of contact, facilitating effective cross-department communication. Conduct preliminary checks and lead Gate Review meetings to align stakeholders on lead times, resource allocation, and business opportunities. Collaborate with the Technical Lead to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks Process Optimization & Resource Management Implement standardized project management tools and methodologies to drive efficiency. Explore automation and workflow optimization to enhance team productivity. Ensure optimal resource allocation while maintaining cost efficiency. Reporting & Post-Launch Review Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to leadership and sales teams, highlighting key achievements and risks. Maintain comprehensive documentation (i.e. success stories) for future reference and scalability. Conduct post-launch win/loss reviews with sales and technical teams, ensuring justifications and closing the project loop. Support project evaluations and stakeholder discussions as needed Qualifications: Qualification: BBA/MBA ( any stream) #LI-SS1

Team Member - Production gummidipundi, tamil nadu 5 - 8 years None Not disclosed On-site Full Time

Overview: Location : Gummidipoondi Position Objective : Utilization of resources effectively to increase the productivity, and ensure no gap in production plan vs actual. Work Environment: Business Office & Factory Plant; shop floor Responsibilities: Responsible giving input by releasing Manufacturing Order (MO) thru Material Resource Planning (MRP) to dispensing function 48 hrs advance Ensure dispensing material available minimum 24 hrs in advance Close monitoring of plan Vs actual M3 updating on daily basis Reporting in M3 on a shift basis Maintain batch records, Critical Control Point (CCP) & Control Point (CP) records and housekeeping check list. Qualifications: Diploma or Bachelor degree with 5 to 8 years of experience in production industry. #LI-SS1

Team Member - Production gummidipūndi 5 - 8 years INR 2.97 - 7.25 Lacs P.A. On-site Part Time

Overview: Location : Gummidipoondi Position Objective : Utilization of resources effectively to increase the productivity, and ensure no gap in production plan vs actual. Work Environment: Business Office & Factory Plant; shop floor Responsibilities: Responsible giving input by releasing Manufacturing Order (MO) thru Material Resource Planning (MRP) to dispensing function 48 hrs advance Ensure dispensing material available minimum 24 hrs in advance Close monitoring of plan Vs actual M3 updating on daily basis Reporting in M3 on a shift basis Maintain batch records, Critical Control Point (CCP) & Control Point (CP) records and housekeeping check list. Qualifications: Diploma or Bachelor degree with 5 to 8 years of experience in production industry. #LI-SS1

Inside Sales Executive chennai, tamil nadu 0 - 2 years None Not disclosed On-site Full Time

Overview: Location: Chennai Driven by Kemin’s spirit of "Compelled by Curiosity," the Inside sales Executive" supports channel partnerships and commodity sales, contributing to market expansion and customer success. This entry-level role focuses on building relationships, executing sales strategies, supporting channel partners, and learning industry dynamics through structured performance tracking, training, and engagement initiatives. Responsibilities: Identify potential new customers through research, networking, and databases; document and maintain an updated customer database to support sales and marketing activities. Make cold and warm calls to prospective and existing customers to generate leads, qualify opportunities, and route them to the sales team or distributors. Actively search for new and “hungry” distributors, build strong relationships, and support their onboarding process. Assist the Regional Sales Manager (RSM) with day-to-day sales activities, reporting, coordination, and follow-ups across the South Asia region. Support in preparing sales presentations, proposals, and product information for customers and distributors. Monitor market developments and identify new business opportunities, upcoming trends, and competitor activities. Gather competitor intelligence, including product launches, pricing strategies, and distributor networks, and share insights with the sales team. Work closely with the sales team to ensure seamless coordination between customers, distributors, and internal departments. Provide timely updates, reports, and MIS data to management for better sales planning and decision-making. Qualifications: Any Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of experience in sales or Business Development. MBA degree will be an added advantage. #LI-SS1

Scientist- KFT chennai, tamil nadu 3 - 5 years None Not disclosed On-site Full Time

Overview: Location: Chennai To develop, optimize, and validate innovative organic acid-based preservation systems tailored for bakery products that effectively inhibit targeted spoilage microorganisms. This role combines expertise in food microbiology, formulation science, and bakery technology to create data-driven, species-specific antimicrobial solutions that extend shelf life while maintaining product quality and meeting labelling demands. This scientist will drive research projects from lab experimentation through pilot-scale validation, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure regulatory compliance and successful commercial implementation. Responsibilities: Design and conduct lab-scale experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of organic acid blends for food preservation, specifically tailored to bakery matrix Develop and optimize formulations targeting specific microbial threats while preserving product quality. Execute microbial challenge studies to validate preservative efficacy, mapping growth kinetics and inhibition curves. Use molecular or culture-based techniques to identify microbial communities responsible for spoilage. Maintain accurate experimental records, prepare scientific reports, and contribute to IP generation or technical publications. Work cross-functionally with product development, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with food safety standards and clean-label claims. Overseeing the optimization of existing products to enhance performance, reduce costs, or address customer needs. Investigate acid systems under varying food matrices, pH, and storage conditions. Qualifications: MSc or PhD in Food Microbiology, Food Science, Food Chemistry, or a closely related discipline with 3- 5 years of experience. #LI-SS1