Research And Development Officer (R&D)

Lotte India Corporation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Lotte India Corporation seeks a Research & Development Officer/ Trainee at Nemam (Chennai Factory). The role focuses on analytical testing of raw materials and finished goods for confectionery products, supporting regulatory labelling reviews, and maintaining meticulous lab records.

Ideal candidates include those with BSc/MSc in related fields and hands-on lab experience; freshers may be considered for Trainee positions. Permanent, on-site role in Chennai factory.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or related field.
• 13 years of relevant experience in R&D, QA, food testing or analytical labs in confectionery.
• Freshers may be considered for the Trainee position.
• Hands-on experience in raw material and finished goods analysis, testing and documentation.
• Basic knowledge of FSSAI regulations, GMP/GLP and labelling requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical testing of raw materials as per approved specs and FSSAI standards.
• Coordinate routine analytical testing of raw materials and finished goods.
• Review COA, specifications and test reports for compliance.
• Verify identity, purity, moisture and other quality parameters.
• Follow SOPs, GLP/GMP and safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain laboratory records, data and material registers for traceability.

Skills

Lab testing

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Education

BSc/MSc in Food Science/Related

Job description

Position: Research & Development- Officer/ Trainee

Location: Nemam (Chennai Factory)

Job Type: Permanent

Job Purpose:

• Perform analytical testing of raw materials and finished goods (FG) for Pie, Pepero, and confectionery products.
• Support regulatory compliance by reviewing and understanding applicable labelling regulations for artwork approval.
• Maintain laboratory records, analytical documentation, and incoming material registers accurately and systematically.
• Support product development, quality evaluation, and raw material analysis activities in accordance with Lotte specifications.

Qualification & Experience

• Qualification: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 13 years of relevant experience in R&D, Quality Control, Food Testing, or Analytical Laboratory within the food/confectionery industry.
• Freshers with relevant academic/laboratory exposure may be considered for the Trainee position.
• Hands-on experience in raw material and finished goods analysis, laboratory testing, and documentation will be an added advantage.
• Basic knowledge of FSSAI regulations, GMP/GLP, food labelling requirements, and analytical testing methods is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct analytical testing of raw materials as per approved specifications, FSSAI standards, and established internal procedures.
• Perform and/or coordinate routine analytical testing of raw materials and finished goods using approved analytical methods.
• Review analytical test results, Certificates of Analysis (CoA), specifications, and test reports to ensure compliance with defined requirements.
• Verify the identity, purity, assay, moisture content, and other applicable quality parameters of raw materials and finished goods.
• Follow SOPs, approved analytical methods, GLP/GMP requirements, and laboratory safety procedures always.
• Assist in analytical method verification/validation, instrument calibration, and routine laboratory activities.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, worksheets, raw data, incoming material registers, and other analytical documentation.
• Conduct monthly comparative analysis of Lotte and Orion Choco Pie market samples and prepare the relevant observations/reports.
• Support the Regulatory team in reviewing and obtaining approval for product artwork in line with applicable labelling regulations.
• Support the Product Development team during laboratory and plant trials for Pie, Pepero, and other confectionery products.
• Support the SCM team in evaluating alternate raw material suppliers through analytical testing against Lotte-approved specifications.
• Coordinate with Quality, Regulatory, Product Development, SCM, and other relevant functions to support R&D and product quality activities.
• Ensure all laboratory activities and analytical results are properly documented and maintained for traceability and compliance.