Application Scientist (Dairy, Beverage & Specialized Nutrition)

Roquette Riddhi Siddhi; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette Riddhi Siddhi in Mumbai is seeking an Application Scientist to develop application solutions in Dairy, Beverage and Specialized Nutrition, supporting customer requests via bench tests, scale-up trials and site visits.

The role involves leading development projects, creating evidence-based solutions, collaborating with Sales/Marketing, delivering training, maintaining trial records, and contributing to safety and environmental policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters in Food Science/ Food Engineering/ Dairy Technology.
• Minimum 8 years in a similar role in a dairy, plant protein or stabilizer, modified starch, food and flavour ingredient company.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute application development projects within the Dairy and Beverage segments to demonstrate and validate the functional value of our solutions including current products, range extensions, and new product development (NPD).
• Develop customer-focused application solutions supported by scientific evidence, ensuring a clear structure-function understanding and alignment with performance needs.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to ensure the appropriate level of technical support based on business opportunities and strategic priorities.
• Design and deliver technical training programs for customers and internal go-to-market teams, enhancing understanding of product functionality and application performance.
• Due diligence in keeping trial records with proper documentation to facilitate innovation and protect the value through patenting of our solutions.
• Participate in customers trials, with a high degree of technical challenge.
• Deliver technical seminars on product and solutions at customers and large group settings.
• Manage operation and development of SOP of machine and equipment related to segment.
• Contribute to a safe and environmentally friendly workplace and comply with Roquette's safety policies and SOP.

Skills

Formulation science

Dairy/beverage knowledge

Project management

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor or Masters in Food Science/ Food Engineering/ Dairy Technology

Job description

To meet our challenges, we are looking for an Application Scientist within the CTS (Customer Technical Service) team! This position will be located in Mumbai.

Position scope: Dairy, Beverage & Specialized Nutrition

Position Purpose

Develop application solutions and innovative formula in the Dairy / Beverage / Specialized Nutrition. Support customer request (ASR) via bench test, scale up trials and customer visits. Support regional and global innovation projects.

Role & responsibilities

• Lead and execute application development projects within the Dairy and Beverage segments to demonstrate and validate the functional value of our solutionsincluding current products, range extensions, and new product development (NPD).
• Develop customerfocused application solutions supported by scientific evidence, ensuring a clear structurefunction understanding and alignment with performance needs.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to ensure the appropriate level of technical support based on business opportunities and strategic priorities
• Design and deliver technical training programs for customers and internal gotomarket teams, enhancing understanding of product functionality and application performance.
• Due diligence in keeping trial records with proper documentation to facilitate innovation and protect the value trough patenting of our solutions
• Participate in customers trials, with a high degree of technical challenge.
• Deliver technical seminars on product and solutions at customers and large group settings.
• Manage operation and development of SOP of machine and equipment related to segment.
• Contribute to a safe and environmentally friendly workplace and comply with Roquettes safety policies and SOP.

Experience

• Bachelor or Masters in Food Science/ Food Engineering/ Dairy Technology
• Minimum 8 years in similar role in a dairy, plant protein or stabilizer, modified starch, food and flavour ingredient company.

Preferred candidate profile

• Self-starter with good knowledge of formulation science for dairy and beverage
• Keen interest to develop skills new application areas not currently familiar.
• Experience in handling processing equipment eg., Homogenizers, ice-cream mixers, Stephan mixers and other process equipment.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with specialty ingredients – Modified starch, proteins and sugar substitutes is desired.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Effective team player, independent and resourceful.