NPD - Food and Nutraceuticals (Junior)

Role Overview

We are looking for a Junior Food Technologist who is hands-on in the lab, curious with ingredients, and excited to experiment across powders, dehydrated products, and extruded formats.

You will support R&D, pilot trials, sensory testing, and help scale products from concept to market.

Key Responsibilities

·      Assist in development of high-protein and functional food products

·      Conduct experiments to improve texture, flavour, solubility & digestibility

·      Work with extrusion, drying, blending, baking or similar food processing technologies

·      Support scale-up and troubleshooting during production runs

·      Conduct stability checks, sensory panels, and nutritional validations

·      Maintain documents — formulations, test logs, SOPs, and regulatory data

·      Follow hygiene, safety & FSSAI requirements at all times

·      Handle sourcing of RM/PM, work with operations and packaging teams as needed

Skills & Competencies

·      Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, especially plant proteins, hydrocolloids, spices & natural stabilizing systems

·      Knowledge of texture analysis, process compatibility & shelf-life

·      Experience with extrusion, puffing, dehydrated foods, or dry mixes

·      Familiar with clean-label concepts and regulatory norms

·      Problem-solver, loves working with hands & data both

·      Can manage experiments independently with structured documentation

Education & Experience

·      Bachelor’s / Master’s in: Food Technology | Food Science | Biotechnology | Dairy Tech | or similar

·      💼 0–2 years of experience in food R&D, manufacturing, extrusion, snacks, powders or functional foods

·      (Freshers with strong internships/projects are welcome)