R&D assistant

Job Title: Junior R&D Executive

Department: Research & Development

Qualification: B.Tech / B.E. in Food Technology, B.Sc./M.Sc. Food Science, Food Technology, or

related discipline

Job Purpose

To support the Research & Development team in developing, improving, testing, and standardizing

food products while ensuring product quality, food safety, consistency, and compliance with

applicable standards and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and improvement of new food products, recipes, and

formulations.

• Conduct laboratory and product development trials as per R&D requirements.
• Prepare and maintain product formulations, trial reports, and development records.
• Source and evaluate raw materials and ingredients for product development.
• Conduct sensory evaluation of products for taste, texture, appearance, aroma, and overall

acceptability.

• Assist in product standardization and scale-up trials from laboratory to production.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and other relevant departments during product

development activities.

• Monitor trial batches and identify opportunities for product and process improvement.
• Assist in shelf-life studies and product stability evaluations.
• Maintain accurate records of ingredients, formulations, trial observations, and product

specifications.

• Support preparation and updating of product specifications, SOPs, BOMs, and other

technical documents.

• Ensure developed products meet required quality, food safety, regulatory, and customer

specifications.

• Support troubleshooting of formulation and process-related issues.
• Monitor production activities related to new product development and existing product

requirements.

• Ensure production activities are carried out as per approved SOPs, formulations,

specifications, and quality standards.

• Review production samples and trial outputs and provide technical inputs where required.
• Coordinate with production teams to address product, formulation, process, and quality-

related issues.

• Verify that changes in raw materials, formulations, processes, or specifications are

implemented only with the required approval.

• Maintain proper documentation and records related to production trials, product

development, and quality observations.

• Support implementation of corrective actions related to product quality and production

deviations.

• Follow company policies related to hygiene, food safety, GMP, and workplace safety.

Required Skills

• Basic knowledge of food formulation and product development.
• Understanding of food processing, food safety, and quality principles.
• Good sensory evaluation and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge of food ingredients and their functional properties.
• Good documentation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to conduct trials independently with guidance.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

Knowledge of FSSAI regulations and food labelling requirements.

• Exposure to HACCP, GMP, and food safety systems.
• Familiarity with shelf-life studies and basic food analysis.
• Practical exposure to food product trials through academic projects or internships.