Food Technologist

A leading Beverage Production company in Tamil Nadu, India is hiring a Food Technologist with the following:

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct sensory evaluations, microbiological, and chemical analyses of both food and liquor-based products to ensure quality and consistency.
• Develop and optimize new formulations, focusing on innovation, market trends, and product stability across categories.
• Oversee fermentation trials, ingredient blending, and flavor enhancement for liquor and food-based applications.
• Support process development and scale-up from laboratory to production, ensuring seamless transition and quality retention.

• Monitor and implement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and FSMS protocols to maintain product safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve production efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability in product development.
• Ensure all formulations, labeling, and testing adhere to FSSAI, excise, and other relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct stability studies and shelf-life evaluations for new and existing products.
• Maintain accurate documentation for R&D projects, quality control records, and trial reports.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes in both food and alcoholic beverage sectors.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Fermentation Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in R&D, product development, or quality control within the food or liquor manufacturing industry.
• In-depth knowledge of fermentation processes, distillation, flavor development, and product stability testing.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and labeling requirements for both food and alcoholic beverages.
• Proficiency in analytical testing, sensory evaluation, and instrumental techniques (GC, HPLC, spectrophotometry, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-departmental coordination.
• Experience in liquor product innovation or functional beverages.
• Exposure to plant-based or health-oriented product formulations.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices in product design and manufacturing.