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Food Technology - Intern
Bettr Labs
Chennai
Full-Time
0-3 Years experience
Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Food Technology Intern to join our New Product Development (NPD) team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation to pilot-scale production. You will work directly with our senior food technologists, contributing to exciting new projects in the rapidly growing health and wellness sector.
- Assist in Formulation: Actively participate in laboratory-scale trials and experiments for new product formulations, including ingredient weighing, mixing, and processing.
- Sensory Analysis: Assist in organizing and conducting sensory evaluation sessions for new prototypes and collating feedback for product improvement.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of all experiments, formulations, observations, and results in lab notebooks and digital systems.
- Quality & Shelf-Life: Support the team with shelf-life studies, basic quality checks, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards (FSSAI).
Requirements
- Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree (B.Sc) in Food Technology, Food Science & Nutrition, or a closely related field is required. Recent graduates (2025 pass-outs) are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Core Knowledge: Strong theoretical understanding of food chemistry, food processing, nutrition, and food microbiology.
- Passion: A genuine passion for food innovation, especially in the health and wellness space.
- Attitude: Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and work in a fast-paced R&D environment.
- Skills:
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Benefits
- Internship period - 3 Months
- Salary - ₹18,000-₹30,000 /Month
- Direct mentorship from experienced senior food technologists.
- Hands-on experience in a dynamic NPD lab.
- The opportunity to contribute to real products that will reach the market.
- A creative, collaborative, and supportive work culture.
- A competitive internship stipend and a certificate upon successful completion.
- Potential for a full-time position based on performance.
About Bettr Labs
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