Food Technologist ( Sauces Formulation )

Taj HR; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Taj HR is seeking an innovative R&D – Liquid Sauces Formulation Specialist to join our Research & Development team. The specialist will lead formulation, development, optimization, and scale-up of liquid sauces for commercial production, including ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, BBQ sauce, hot sauce, and dressings.

Responsibilities include conducting trials, optimizing taste and texture, selecting ingredients, ensuring shelf life, and supporting cross-functional teams across Production, QA, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related field.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in Food R&D, formulation, or product development, with significant work in liquid sauces.
• Proven experience developing and producing commercial sauces such as ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, BBQ sauce, hot sauce, garlic sauce, and dressings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize formulations for commercial liquid sauces (ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, BBQ sauce, hot sauce, dressings).
• Create new formulations and improve existing products based on specifications and market needs.
• Conduct laboratory trials, pilot batches, and industrial production trials.

Skills

Sauce formulation

Industrial scale-up

Laboratory trials

Sensory evaluation

Food safety (HACCP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Technology/Nutrition

Job description

Taj HR is seeking an innovative and experienced R&D – Liquid Sauces Formulation Specialist to join our Research & Development team. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the formulation, development, optimization, and scale-up of commercial liquid sauces, including ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, BBQ sauce, hot sauce, garlic sauce, salad dressings, and similar products.

The role requires strong hands-on experience in sauce formulation, ingredient functionality, product trials, and industrial-scale production, with a focus on developing consistent, stable, cost-effective, and commercially viable products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize formulations for a variety of commercial liquid sauces, including ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, BBQ sauce, hot sauce, garlic sauce, salad dressings, and similar products.
• Create new formulations and improve existing products based on product specifications, market requirements, and consumer preferences.
• Conduct laboratory trials, pilot batches, and industrial production trials.
• Scale up formulations from laboratory and pilot scale to commercial production while maintaining product consistency and quality.
• Optimize taste, texture, viscosity, color, appearance, stability, and shelf life.
• Select and evaluate appropriate raw materials and functional ingredients, including oils, tomato products, vinegar, starches, gums, emulsifiers, stabilizers, preservatives, flavors, spices, and other ingredients.
• Troubleshoot formulation and production issues and implement effective technical solutions.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and product testing to ensure products meet defined quality and sensory specifications.
• Conduct and support shelf-life and stability studies and make formulation adjustments when required.
• Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and other R&D teams throughout the product development and commercialization process.
• Prepare and maintain formulation sheets, product specifications, trial reports, and other technical documentation.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, ingredient alternatives, and formulation improvements without compromising product quality.
• Research new ingredients, technologies, and processing methods relevant to commercial sauce production.
• Ensure formulations comply with applicable food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Food R&D, formulation, or product development, with significant experience specifically in liquid sauces.
• Proven experience developing and producing commercial products such as ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, BBQ sauce, hot sauce, garlic sauce, salad dressings, marinades, or similar sauces.
• Strong practical knowledge of sauce formulation, emulsification, viscosity control, stabilization, preservation, and shelf-life development.
• Strong knowledge of food raw materials and functional ingredients used in sauce manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with R&D trials, pilot production, scale-up, and industrial manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, quality assurance, and food manufacturing standards.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop new, commercially viable, and scalable sauce formulations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic is an advantage.