Assistant Manager - Food Technologist

Location: Mumbai Experience: 2–5 years Industry Preference: Food Processing, Clean-Label FMCG, D2C Health Brands Education: <B.Tech> / <M.Tech> in Food Technology / Food Science / Culinary Schools with interest in mass production Key Responsibilities: 1. Product Innovation & Development Develop new product formulations aligned to brand vision — juices, soups, snacks, smoothies, frozen, healthy snacking Translate consumer needs and trends into differentiated clean-label product ideas Run competitor benchmarking and ingredient research for new concept feasibility 2. Food Technology & Trial Execution Own lab and pilot trials, shelf-life studies, and texture/taste optimization Work closely with chefs, nutritionists, and vendors for culinary and functional balance Lead documentation of BOMs, SOPs, yield, nutritional information, and production readiness Troubleshoot issues related to processing, storage, preservation, and scalability 3. Vendor & Ingredient Coordination Source and onboard vendors for functional ingredients, packaging materials, and co-packers Negotiate and align timelines, MOQs, and quality specs Ensure test runs are executed efficiently with measurable outcomes 4. Compliance & Regulatory Oversight Ensure 100% FSSAI compliance for all developed SKUs including labeling, shelf life, and nutritional claims Coordinate with labs for nutritional, microbiological, and heavy metal testing Support documentation required for audits, licensing, and packaging approvals 5. Cross-functional Collaboration Liaise with brand, design, and sales teams to ensure product alignment with marketing claims and go-to-market strategies Support marketing with inputs for storytelling, ingredient claims, and innovation messaging Ensure innovation timelines are met with rapid prototyping and commercial readiness Must-Have Skills: Deep knowledge of food processing techniques — retort, IQF, HPP, dehydration, pasteurization Familiarity with clean-label formulation, functional ingredients, and wellness trends Strong ability to manage multiple trials and projects simultaneously Working knowledge of costing, yield optimization, and ingredient functionality Excellent coordination and execution mindset in a fast-paced setup

• Experience: 2+ years
• Seniority: Entry Level
• Languages: English