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)