R&D / Food Technologist

Clarion Casein Ltd.; Kadi; On-site; INR 500,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarion Casein Ltd. invites applications for an R&D / Food Technologist to advance product research, development and improvement of our protein ingredient portfolio. The role blends lab work, documentation and cross-functional coordination with production and quality teams.

The ideal candidate is a technically curious food scientist who can help improve existing products and support new formulations aligned with market and customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Food Technology, Food Science or Dairy Technology.
• 1–4 years of relevant experience in food ingredient research or quality/technical roles.
• Practical laboratory skills and food/ingredient testing experience.
• Understanding of functional properties of protein ingredients is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and disciplined record-keeping.
• Ability to analyze data and draw meaningful technical conclusions.
• Good communication for working across production, quality and commercial teams.
• Familiarity with dairy or protein ingredient manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and trials for improvement of existing protein ingredient products and development of new formulations.
• Perform laboratory analyses to evaluate functional and physical properties of casein and protein ingredients.
• Coordinate with the production team to implement process changes from R&D trials.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation, lab records, trial reports, product specifications and datasheets.
• Support product application assessments and provide technical input for customer queries.
• Collaborate with quality control to ensure R&D outputs meet required standards.
• Monitor developments in food ingredient technology, raw materials and industry standards.
• Assist in preparing documentation for regulatory, certification or customer technical requirements.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Food Technology

Master's in Dairy Technology

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Job description

The R&D / Food Technologist at Clarion Casein Ltd. will support product research, development and improvement activities for Clarion Casein Ltd.'s protein ingredient portfolio. This role bridges laboratory work, technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration with production and quality teams.

The role suits a technically curious food scientist who can contribute to improving existing products and supporting development of new formulations aligned with market and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and trials for improvement of existing protein ingredient products and development of new formulations
• Perform laboratory analyses to evaluate functional and physical properties of casein and protein ingredients
• Coordinate with the production team to implement process changes from R&D trials
• Maintain detailed technical documentation, lab records, trial reports, product specifications and datasheets
• Support product application assessments and provide technical input for customer queries
• Collaborate with quality control to ensure R&D outputs meet required standards
• Monitor developments in food ingredient technology, raw materials and industry standards
• Assist in preparing documentation for regulatory, certification or customer technical requirements

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's in Food Technology, Food Science or Dairy Technology

1-4 years of relevant experience in food ingredient research or quality/technical roles

Practical laboratory skills and food/ingredient testing experience

Understanding of functional properties of protein ingredients is an advantage

Strong attention to detail and disciplined record-keeping

Ability to analyze data and draw meaningful technical conclusions

Good communication for working across production, quality and commercial teams

Familiarity with dairy or protein ingredient manufacturing preferred

• Work directly with casein and protein ingredient manufacturing, a specialized and technically rich field
• Contribute to R&D at an ISO-certified organization where quality and precision are core values
• Gain exposure to the full product development cycle, from lab to production to customer
• Collaborate across production, quality and commercial departments for broad technical learning
• Be part of an organization that values research as a foundation for product excellence