R&D Officer

Swan Sweets; Jamnagar; On-site; INR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Sweets is seeking an in-house R&D Officer to lead new product development, formulate recipes, run trials, and optimize shelf life for a competitive food portfolio.

The role requires a strong foundation in food science, analytical thinking, and collaboration with production and QC teams to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science or related field.
• Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality, processing and formulation.

Responsibilities

• Develop new product concepts and formulations based on market trends and customer demand.
• Conduct trials to test concepts and formulations and adjust recipes/processes as needed.
• Ensure products meet regulatory and safety requirements.
• Work on shelf life studies and strategies to extend shelf life.
• Keep up-to-date with new food industry technologies and innovations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization & time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors in Food Science/Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Job Title: R&D Officer

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated R&D Officer to join our food business. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling the new product development work, including formulating recipes, conducting trials, and working on the shelf life of the products. The R&D Officer will play a critical role in ensuring that our organization stays competitive by developing innovative and high-quality products.

• Developing new product concepts and formulations, based on market trends and customer demand.
• Conducting trials to test new product concepts and formulations, and making necessary adjustments to recipes and processes.
• Ensuring that all products meet regulatory and safety requirements.
• Working on the shelf life of the products and developing strategies to extend the shelf life of products.
• Keeping up-to-date with new technologies and innovations in the food industry, and providing recommendations for improvements.
• Collaborating with other departments, including production, and quality control, to ensure that products are developed and produced in accordance with company standards.
• Maintaining accurate records of all R&D activities, including recipes, trial results, and product specifications.
• Providing regular reports to senior management on the status of R&D activities, including updates on new product development and progress on existing projects.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in food science, food technology, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of food science, including ingredient functionality, processing, and formulation.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer software applications.