Research And Development Specialist Beverages

Role Overview:

experienced R&D professional (10+ years)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead

  R&D for pulp-based and fruit juice beverages

  , including blended, functional, and ready-to-drink products.
• Research and source

  new ingredients, flavours, and natural additives

  suitable for juices and pulp drinks.
• Conduct

  sensory evaluation, shelf-life studies, and stability testing

  .
• Collaborate with

  production, QA, and supply chain teams

  to scale formulations to commercial production.
• Ensure products comply with

  FSSAI and other applicable regulations

  .
• Monitor

  global and domestic beverage trends

  to drive innovation and product differentiation.
• Mentor and guide

  junior R&D staff

  in best practices, documentation, and process improvements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in

  Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology, or related field

  .

• 10+ years of experience

  in beverage R&D, with significant exposure to

  pulp juices, fruit drinks, or similar products

  .
• Strong knowledge of

  juice chemistry, preservation, processing, and packaging technologies

  .
• Hands-on experience with

  formulation optimisation, sensory testing, and product scale-up

  .

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and ability to

  drive innovation in beverage portfolios

  .
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capability.
• Up-to-date knowledge of

  consumer trends, flavours, and regulatory standards

  .

Why Join Us:

• Lead

  innovation in a fast-growing juice brand

  .
• Opportunity to

  launch cutting-edge pulp and fruit beverages

  across India.
• Be part of a

  dynamic, quality-driven, and creative R&D team

  .