Research And Development (R&D)

You will be working as an R&D Specialist in Beverages at Food Buddies, an industry-leading food consultancy firm with a dedicated team focused on bringing your concepts to life and ensuring high commercial value. Your role will involve developing new products in the Beverages sector, from lab-level experimentation to full-scale industrial production. You will need to have 3-5 years of experience in Research & Development in Beverages, along with a degree in B.Tech or M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Process Engineering, or a related field. Your responsibilities will include understanding project expectations, planning, and executing projects effectively. You will be required to have a strong knowledge of ingredients, formulation combinations, and processing techniques to create innovative products that meet market trends. Project management skills and the ability to manage client projects will be essential in this role. Communication and presentation skills are also crucial for building strong business relationships. You will oversee lab trials, record data and results, and delegate tasks to the Product Development Associate. Timely documentation and compliance with regulatory and legal requirements, such as FSSAI, will be part of your responsibilities. You will also work with external labs for product analysis and collaborate with vendors for ingredient procurement. Additionally, you will be involved in identifying and evaluating third-party manufacturers for product commercialization and ensuring compliance with labeling requirements. In summary, as an R&D Specialist in Beverages at Food Buddies, you will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing beverage products, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations to deliver successful outcomes for clients.,