Assistant Manager - R&D (Karachi | Onsite | PKR Salary)

HR Ways; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Ways is seeking an Assistant Manager – R&D for its Karachi-based onsite role in the Food Science & Technology domain. The candidate will lead end-to-end product development, trials, and application support for key clients.

The role focuses on driving new product development, idea generation, and supervising R&D operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to transition concepts to production.

Qualifications

• BS in Food Science & Technology.
• 5+ years of experience in R&D, product development, or culinary/product application within the food sector.
• Age 27–32 years.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end product development and new food concepts aligned with key account requirements.
• Conduct trials, recipe development, and culinary-oriented technical applications for clients.
• Provide technical solutions and troubleshooting for product applications with key accounts.
• Oversee R&D Plant Operators during trials, pilot runs, and testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to move concepts from R&D to full-scale production.

Skills

Chef Orientation

Product Application

Technical Problem Solving

Creative Formulation

Education

BS Food Science & Technology

Job description

We're hiring an Assistant Manager - R&D - (Karachi - Onsite)

• Department: Research & Development (R&D)

• Location / Base: Factory (Full-time / Permanent)

• Reports To: Senior Manager – R&D

• Supervises: R&D Plant Operator

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Assistant Manager – R&D with a background in Food Science and culinary/product application expertise. This role will focus on driving new product development, idea generation, technical support, and managing product applications tailored to key client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development & Innovation: Drive end-to-end idea generation, formulation, and development of new food products aligning with key account requirements.

• Product Application & Culinary Orientation: Conduct trials, recipe development, and technical applications (chef/culinary orientation) to demonstrate product functionality to clients.

• Technical Client Support: Provide technical solutions, troubleshoot product application issues, and offer expertise directly to key client accounts.

• R&D Operations & Supervision: Oversee and guide R&D Plant Operators during trials, pilot runs, and application testing.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to transition new concepts smoothly from R&D to full-scale production.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Educational Qualification: BS in Food Science & Technology.

• Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of experience in R&D, product development, or culinary/product application within the food sector.

• Special Skills: Strong chef/product application orientation, technical problem-solving, and creative formulation skills.

• Age Preference: 27 – 32 years.

Other Details:

Experience: 5+ years
Work days: Monday to Saturday
Work timings: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Korangi Industrial Area,Karachi