Food Product Analyst

Food Product development Analyst wanted in a Food nad Beverage Retail Company in Chennai, India with the following:

Location: Chennai
Experience Required: 1–2 years
Industry Preference (Mandatory): Chocolate and Confectionery
Salary Package: As per industry standards and interview performance

Job Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end product development lifecycle for chocolate and confectionery products, from concept creation to commercial launch.
• Assist in new recipe formulation, ingredient trials, and prototype development in alignment with market trends and consumer preferences.
• Conduct product trials, sensory evaluations, and shelf-life studies to ensure product quality, consistency, and safety.
• Work closely with R&D, quality assurance, procurement, and production teams to ensure smooth scale-up from lab to manufacturing.

• Analyze and optimize raw material usage, cost efficiency, and formulation stability without compromising product quality.
• Ensure all developed products comply with food safety standards, FSSAI regulations, labeling norms, and internal quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate product development documentation, including formulations, trial reports, specifications, and SOPs.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor products, and emerging ingredients in the chocolate and confectionery segment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality, taste, texture, shelf life, and innovation.

Job Qualifications

• Educational Qualification:
  • Preferably MSc or B.Tech in Food Technology, Food Processing, Food Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience:
  • 1–2 years of hands-on experience in product development or R&D within the chocolate and confectionery industry (mandatory).

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• Technical Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of chocolate processing, confectionery formulations, ingredients, and manufacturing processes.
  • Knowledge of food safety systems, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Skills:
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and data interpretation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple trials and projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good communication and coordination skills to work cross-functionally.
  • Proficiency in documentation, reporting, and basic data analysis tools.