Food Technologist

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Food Technologist to lead product research, recipe formulation, and shelf-life optimization for product, our Ready-to-Cook (RTC) brand delivering authentic Indian flavors with convenience. The role requires blending deep technical expertise with an understanding of Indian culinary traditions to create scalable, clean-label products across mixes, meal kits, batters, and snacks.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development :
• Innovate and formulate new RTC products aligned with Indian household tastes (curries, mixes, batters, snacks, etc.).
• Modify recipes for scalability, shelf stability, and clean-label compliance.
• Shelf-Life & Quality Assurance :
• Conduct in-house lab trials on microbiological stability, moisture activity, pH, and sensory evaluation.
• Extend shelf life while retaining authentic taste, aroma, and nutrition.
• Process Development :
• Optimize processing techniques (roasting, drying, packaging) for consistency and efficiency.
• Develop SOPs for pilot and commercial batches.
• Ingredient & Raw Material Management :
• Source and validate spices, oils, and additives suitable for long shelf life without preservatives.
• Work closely with procurement to ensure traceability and cost efficiency.
• Lab & Equipment Utilization :
• Manage and utilize food R&D lab equipment for trials (moisture analyzer, texture analyzer, microbial testing kits).
• Design and execute experiments for recipe validation and quality benchmarking.
• Regulatory & Compliance :
• Ensure all formulations comply with FSSAI and global food safety standards.
• Prepare product documentation for certifications and exports.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration :
• Work with marketing for consumer sensory trials and product positioning.
• Support operations in scaling lab recipes to commercial production.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong foundation in food chemistry, food processing, and shelf-life management.
• Practical knowledge of Indian cooking styles, especially regional food traditions.
• Innovative mindset to blend tradition with modern processing.
• Familiarity with clean-label, vegetarian, and with preservative  product design.
• Hands-on experience in RTC / instant foods, snacks, or spice-based products preferred.
• Excellent documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• People-oriented, but process-driven to establish best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s / Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or allied fields.
• 3–7 years of experience in food product development, preferably in RTC, RTE, or spice-based FMCG.
• Exposure to shelf-life studies, lab analysis, and sensory evaluation methods.
• Track record of successfully launching food products in the Indian market is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-scaling Indian RTC brand with 30+ SKUs and ambitious growth plans.
• Opportunity to innovate with a mix of traditional Indian recipes and modern R&D practices.
• Ownership of product development pipeline and freedom to experiment in a well-equipped lab.

Competitive salary + growth-linked incentives.