ADITI FOODS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
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Job Reference : AFIPL/R&D/26-27/005
Job Title Sr. R&D Officer - Food Product Innovation
Company Name ADITI FOODS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
Address R.S.655 J.B.PATIL Industrial Estate, Nerle-415 406, Pune- Bangalore Highway, Tal-Walwa, Dist-Sangli, Maharashtra [India]
Specialization Food Industry (FMCG / Processed & Packaged Foods)
Department Production, R&D, QC
Experience Required Experience 5 - 10 Years
No. of Vacancies 2
Location Factory location
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Date 01-03-2026
Service Assurance Period 3 Years from the date of Contract
Training Period 3 Months
Probation Period 3 Months
Increment Eligibility After successful completion of Training + Probation
CTC Structure Share verbally
About the Role
Aditi Foods is a leading international food processor specializing in private labeling, exports to Europe/Australia, and QSR-focused innovations. We're hiring an MTech / BTech Food Technologist to lead R&D for new products in RTE, sauces, pickles, and more.
Key Responsibilities :-
- Lead development of product lines: Ready-to-Eat (RTE) meals, Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverages, Pickles (Mango, Lime, Mix, Brinjal, Garlic, Ginger, Green Chilli), Chutneys (Tamarind, Coriander Mint, Mango Sweet/Hot), Culinary/Clean Label Sauces, Dip Sauces (Tomato Dip, Chilli Garlic, Mexican Salsa, Schezwan, Mint Pak Style), Mocktails/Cocktails (non-alcoholic), Tomato-based (Ketchup, Continental Sauce, Pasta/Pizza Sauce), Chinese Sauces (Red/Green Chilli, Soy), Thai Sweet Chilli, Mayonnaise (Eggless/With Egg), Cooking Simmer Sauces (Butter Chicken, Tikka Masala, Korma, Vindaloo, Bhuna Masala, Goan Fish Curry, Madras, Rogan Josh), Pastes (Red/Green Chilli, Tamarind Dark, Garlic, Ginger, Ginger-Garlic), Fruit Crush/Syrup (incl. Kokum), optimized for QSR with high shelf-life/quick-prep.
- Once R&D complete, oversee handover to commercial production: batch trials, scale-up (OTS Cans, Pet/Glass Bottles/Jars, HDPE Drums, PP Bags, Spout/Sachets), ensure 100% first-run success in quality/yield (>95%)/compliance.
- Formulate recipes, prototype, sensory test, stability/ambient storage validation using local ingredients; drive 4-6 annual launches.
- Conduct market research, feasibility studies for QSR demands (taste, convenience, packaging, scalability, vegan/plant-based trends).
- Ensure compliance: ISO 22000, Halal, BRC, FSSAI, HACCP; manage budgets/timelines/documentation.
- Collaborate with supply chain, operations, marketing, suppliers for exports/private labeling; monitor trends/competitors (fusion, low-sodium).
- Innovate processes for RTE/RTD/vegan/plant-based; analyze performance/feedback for continuous improvement.
Qualification Criteria
- MTech/BTech in Food Technology/Food Science/Chemical Engineering (CFTRI/IIT preferred).
- 5-10 years R&D experience with proven commercial launches in sauces, pickles, RTE/RTD, QSR products (e.g., Tomato Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Chutneys, Pastes, Simmer Sauces).
- Expertise in food science, regulations (FSSAI/HACCP/international), sensory/pilot/commercial scaling, troubleshooting.
- Proficiency: formulation software, Excel/Power BI, lab techniques (pH, viscosity, yield optimization).
- Strong project management, creativity, analytical/problem-solving skills; excellent communication for cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to travel for audits/trade shows.
Salary Budget
Competitive salary based on experience, plus incentives, health insurance, PF.
3-Year Service Assurance
- Annual increments, skill programs (e.g., certifications).
- Diwali Bonus Consider as Extra
- Relocation outstation candidates.
How to Apply
Email resume/portfolio of R&D-commercial projects to contact@aditifoods.com
or
exports@aditifoods.com
WhatsApp: +91 9970900860.
Contact within 7 days.
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