Associate Scientist

JVG Consulting; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

JVG Consulting in Hyderabad, Telangana invites applications for Associate Scientist – RD to drive new product development in food coatings, bread crumbs, batter mixes, seasonings, spice blends, and related ingredients. You will conduct hands-on formulation, laboratory trials, sensory evaluation, raw material assessment, pilot trials, and support commercialization of new products.

Ideal candidates hold a B.Tech/M.Tech in Food Technology or related field with 2–5 years in Food & Beverage RD or

Qualifications

• B.Tech/M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Processing, Food Science, or related discipline.
• 2–5 years in Food & Beverage RD or product development.
• Hands-on product formulation and lab trials are expected.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development from concept to commercialization.

Skills

Product Development

Formulation

Sensory Evaluation

Laboratory Trials

Quality Assurance

Education

B.Tech/M.Tech in Food Technology or related

Tools

Lab Equipment Proficiency

Job description

Position: Associate Scientist u2013 RD

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

Qualification: B.Tech/M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Processing, Food Science, or related discipline

Experience: 2u20135 years in Food Beverage RD / Product Development

Gender: Male/Female

Department: Research Development

Job Overview

We are looking for an Associate Scientist u2013 RD to support new product development and formulation activities in food coatings, bread crumbs, batter mixes, seasonings, spice blends, and related food ingredients. The role will involve hands‑on product formulation, laboratory trials, sensory evaluation, raw material assessment, pilot trials, and supporting commercialization of new products.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Development

• Support new product development from concept, formulation, laboratory trials, pilot trials, and commercialization.
• Conduct formulation and product trials for seasonings, spice blends, coatings, bread crumbs, batter mixes, and related products.
• Modify formulations based on customer requirements, product performance, cost, and market needs.
• Maintain proper documentation of formulations, trials, and results.

Product Formulation Innovation

• Develop and optimize recipes and formulations under the guidance of senior RD team members.
• Evaluate ingredients and processing techniques to improve taste, texture, appearance, functionality, and shelf life.
• Conduct product benchmarking and support development of innovative products.
• Stay updated on new ingredients, food trends, and emerging product categories.

Trials Sensory Evaluation

• Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale trials.
• Participate in sensory evaluation for taste, texture, color, aroma, and overall acceptability.
• Record trial results and recommend formulation improvements.
• Support shelf‑life and stability studies.

Raw Material Vendor Coordination

• Evaluate new raw materials, ingredients, flavors, and functional ingredients.
• Coordinate with suppliers for samples, technical information, and product trials.
• Support alternate raw material development for cost optimization.

Quality Food Safety

• Ensure product development activities comply with food safety and quality requirements.
• Follow HACCP, GMP, BRC, and other applicable food safety practices.
• Support allergen assessment, raw material evaluation, and product risk assessment.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and Regulatory teams during product development.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with QA, QC, Production, Procurement, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Regulatory teams.
• Support transfer of successful formulations from laboratory to pilot and commercial production.