Research And Development Officer (R&D)

Position: Research & Development- Officer/ Trainee

Location: Nemam (Chennai Factory)

Job Type: Permanent

Job Purpose:

• Perform analytical testing of raw materials and finished goods (FG) for Pie, Pepero, and confectionery products.
• Support regulatory compliance by reviewing and understanding applicable labelling regulations for artwork approval.
• Maintain laboratory records, analytical documentation, and incoming material registers accurately and systematically.
• Support product development, quality evaluation, and raw material analysis activities in accordance with Lotte specifications.

Qualification & Experience

• Qualification: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 13 years of relevant experience in R&D, Quality Control, Food Testing, or Analytical Laboratory within the food/confectionery industry.
• Freshers with relevant academic/laboratory exposure may be considered for the Trainee position.
• Hands-on experience in raw material and finished goods analysis, laboratory testing, and documentation will be an added advantage.
• Basic knowledge of FSSAI regulations, GMP/GLP, food labelling requirements, and analytical testing methods is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct analytical testing of raw materials as per approved specifications, FSSAI standards, and established internal procedures.
• Perform and/or coordinate routine analytical testing of raw materials and finished goods using approved analytical methods.
• Review analytical test results, Certificates of Analysis (CoA), specifications, and test reports to ensure compliance with defined requirements.
• Verify the identity, purity, assay, moisture content, and other applicable quality parameters of raw materials and finished goods.
• Follow SOPs, approved analytical methods, GLP/GMP requirements, and laboratory safety procedures always.
• Assist in analytical method verification/validation, instrument calibration, and routine laboratory activities.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, worksheets, raw data, incoming material registers, and other analytical documentation.
• Conduct monthly comparative analysis of Lotte and Orion Choco Pie market samples and prepare the relevant observations/reports.
• Support the Regulatory team in reviewing and obtaining approval for product artwork in line with applicable labelling regulations.
• Support the Product Development team during laboratory and plant trials for Pie, Pepero, and other confectionery products.
• Support the SCM team in evaluating alternate raw material suppliers through analytical testing against Lotte-approved specifications.
• Coordinate with Quality, Regulatory, Product Development, SCM, and other relevant functions to support R&D and product quality activities.
• Ensure all laboratory activities and analytical results are properly documented and maintained for traceability and compliance.