Application Scientist (Dairy, Beverage & Specialized Nutrition)

Roquette; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette in Mumbai, India seeks an Application Scientist in the CTS team to develop dairy and beverage application solutions and support customer requests through bench tests, scale-up trials, and visits.

The role involves leading development projects, collaborating with Sales/Marketing, delivering technical trainings and seminars, and ensuring proper documentation and SOP compliance. Prior experience in dairy ingredients and processing equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering or Dairy Technology.
• 8+ years in a similar dairy/plant protein or stabilizer company.
• Strong formulation science knowledge for dairy and beverage.
• Experience with processing equipment and sustainability.
• Excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute application development projects in Dairy and Beverage.
• Develop customer-focused application solutions with scientific evidence.
• Provide technical support with Sales and Marketing.
• Deliver technical training to customers and internal teams.
• Maintain trial records and contribute to IP enrichment.
• Participate in customer trials and deliver seminars.

Skills

Formulation science

Dairy and beverage formulation

English communication

Self-starter

Team player

Education

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

Tools

Homogenizers

Ice-cream mixers

Stephan mixers

Manufacturing experience

Modified starch

Proteins

Sugar substitutes

Job description

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

Want to help us make a difference?

Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.

Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

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 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.

Position scope: Dairy, Beverage & Specialized Nutrition.

Your Experience And Talents Will Make The Difference To

• 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 trough patenting of our solutions
• Participate in customers trials, with a high degree of technical challenge.
• Deliver technical seminars on product and solutions at customer’s 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.

What We Will Love About You

• 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.

And also …

• 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.

Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.

Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws.

As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach.

To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com