New Product Development & Quality Assurance Associate

The company Troovy is a rapidly growing brand in the nutrition sector, focusing on providing complete and clean nutrition for children and families in India. The company's goal is to ensure that every child in the country receives daily access to nutritious food. Troovy initially gained success with its healthy tomato sauce and is now preparing to introduce a range of unique products, including India's healthiest milk mix, high-protein pasta, and high-protein munchies. As part of this growth phase, Troovy is finalizing its seed round of funding with a leading direct-to-consumer venture capital firm in India. The role available at Troovy in Gurgaon is a full-time position that demands a deep understanding of food science, innovative thinking, and a dedication to developing nutritious and clean-label products for children. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting in product formulation, conducting batch testing, ensuring quality control, and overseeing manufacturing processes to comply with food safety standards like FSSAI and HACCP. Effective communication and organizational skills are crucial aspects of this role. Key responsibilities for this position include actively participating in various aspects of product development and quality assurance. This involves collaborating with the product development team to create new products, conducting trials, and testing different ingredients to guarantee product stability, taste, and shelf life. The role also requires performing batch testing and quality checks during production to uphold internal and external quality standards and help resolve any quality issues. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for auditing third-party manufacturers and suppliers to ensure compliance with Troovy's quality expectations and food safety certifications such as FSSAI, HACCP, and ISO. Developing and maintaining thorough Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for product development, manufacturing, and quality assurance processes is also a key aspect of the role. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including procurement, research and development, and marketing, to ensure seamless transitions from product development to commercial launch is essential. Ideal candidates for this role should possess a Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related field. While 0-1 year of prior experience in the food industry is preferred, exposure to product development, quality assurance, or related areas through internships or project work will be considered valuable. Basic knowledge of food safety regulations such as FSSAI, HACCP, and ISO is required. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail are also essential qualities for potential candidates.,