Junior Food Technologist / R&D Associate

About the job

Location: Svaditha Foods Pilot Facility 1-57/1/C, Sriram Nagar A Block, Botanical Garden Road, Kondapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500084Company: Svaditha Foods Private Limited Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: 3.0 3.6 LPA About Svaditha FoodsSvaditha Foods is a growing FMCG company focused on bringing authentic Indian flavours to modern consumers. Our pilot facility serves as the innovation and product development hub of the organization, where products are developed, standardized, tested, and prepared for commercial scale-up.We are looking for a passionate and driven Food Technologist who wants hands-on experience in product development, process standardization, pilot production, and food innovation.Role OverviewAs a Junior Food Technologist / R&D Associate, you will work closely with the operations team and be involved in every stage of the product development processfrom recipe trials and standardization to pilot production and commercialization.This is an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates who want practical exposure and meaningful responsibility in a fast-growing food company.Key Responsibilities

• Assist in product development and recipe optimization
• Conduct kitchen and pilot-scale trials
• Standardize formulations and manufacturing processes
• Prepare and maintain SOPs, batch records, and technical documentation
• Support shelf-life studies and product evaluations
• Coordinate preparation of samples for customers, distributors, retailers, and marketing activities
• Assist in ingredient sourcing and evaluation
• Maintain inventory of raw materials, samples, and R&D supplies
• Coordinate with external testing laboratories when required
• Support pilot-scale production activities
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standardsQualifications
• B.Tech / B.Sc / M.Tech / M.Sc in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Processing, or related disciplines
• Freshers are encouraged to apply
• Candidates with up to 2 years of relevant experience may also applyDesired Skills
• Strong interest in food product development and innovation
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills
• Basic understanding of food safety and quality systems
• Knowledge of food ingredients and processing fundamentals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a hands-on startup environment
• Eagerness to learn and take ownershipWhat We Offer
• Opportunity to work across product development, pilot production, and quality functions
• Exposure to end-to-end product development