Why Choose Food Research Lab's FRL as Your Food Product Development (FPD) Consultant and Partner?

There are several options in almost every product area in today’s market, and the difficulty is in coming up with unique items that stand out and connect with customers. Food Research Lab's Food Research Lab (FRL) takes a holistic approach to creating food and beverage products. We define, demographically target, and build effective goods through a sequential process for category selection and comprehension. The client can visit the lab to learn the process. We offer unlimited rounds of revisions to ensure customer satisfaction. The final product prototype, along with the documentation process, including the video (through email), will be shipped to the client, and in case the client is not satisfied with the video, a food technology consultant will visit the place for the product demo at the client’s costs.

What are the different forms that you deliver the Food Product Formulations?

The food industry is witnessing a new form of consumption. Keeping that in mind, we can formulate the products in the form of ready-to-eat, ready-to-drink, ready-to-mix, ready-to-serve, and ready-to-cook food products. We use ingredients that offer an added value to the development and improve its indulgence and sustainability in terms of its functional ingredients, plant-based food dyes, and natural preservatives with a clean label.

What are the sectors Food Research Lab cover?

We cover a wide range of sectors such as soups, sauces and dips, chips, tortillas, dry beverage powder, plant-based products, masalas, puddings, instant mixes and many more.

How is sensory testing been carried out?

Our sensory examination leads to the precise formulation and recipe recommendations. We develop data-driven design models based on sensory research and customer insights. The fact-based design methodology used by Food Research Lab reduces risk and gives our clients market confidence while cutting development time in half. With our dedicated sensory lab facility, our team takes satisfaction in creating and optimizing successful products in the marketplace, generating a favourable return on investment, and developing brand advocates.

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Food Research Lab – Food & Beverages Formulation Specialists

Job Function/Role Summary:

This role will be based in Chennai and food product development scientists perform food product and process development activities including testing of prototypes, competitive products, and production samples. Document ingredients, formulations, processes, and testing involved with new product research and development or enhancements to existing products. You will also participate in sensory evaluations and trials of products.

Required Qualification:

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in food technology, Food Science, or a closely related field, or 4 years of relevant work experience.

Required Experience:

Industry Experience: Prior experience in food and beverage product development within a commercial setting is preferred, especially in tailoring products to meet specific client requirements.

Job Position code: CRMP/FBD-SJR-P1-GG9
Segment: Manufacturers, and Start-ups
Sector: Food & Beverages
Job Title: Food & Beverages Formulation Specialists
Department: Food Research Lab
Reports To: FRL Business Operations Head

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Product Development: Lead the development of new food and beverage products or the enhancement of existing ones, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and customer needs. Focus on specific products and projects with defined scopes, receiving direct guidance from the Senior Food Technologist.

Formulation and Design: Develop and establish product formulations based on industry trends, market and consumer research, and customer requirements. Ensure product designs meet both internal and external expectations.

Market and Technology Research: Continuously research markets and emerging technologies to innovate and develop new product concepts, staying ahead of industry trends.

Product Testing and Commercialization: Support the entire product development process, from bench testing and scale-up to commercialization, following the guidelines established in the Project Initiation Request. This includes optimizing product attributes, controlling development and production costs, and adhering to timelines. Assist with scheduling plant tests and determining product disposal, with on-site support during tests to gain product and process experience.

Nutritional, Regulatory, and Compliance Support: Ensure that all product formulations meet nutritional adequacy and compliance standards by applying statistical data from key raw materials by coordinating with nutritionists/dietitian. Develop label decks considering all potential processing locations and regulatory guidelines. Submit products for analytical or animal testing as required and summarize the results.

Process and Supply Chain Support: Provide support for process optimization and supply chain initiatives, including formula transfers among plants and to consumers through SOP, evaluation of new raw material suppliers, and adjustments to existing materials and processing parameters. Assist in testing and troubleshooting to ensure consistent product quality.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead cross-functional teams throughout the new product development process, including briefing, ideation, exploration, and specification finalization.

Project Management: Track and manage product development projects, regularly report on progress, and make actionable recommendations to ensure successful outcomes.

Supplier Collaboration: Partner with external ingredient suppliers to achieve product development goals and explore opportunities for innovation.

ISO 9001:2015 Compliance: Responsible for maintaining reports and documentation in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards, working closely with Quality Control (QC) to ensure all products meet regulatory and quality requirements.

Work Schedule:
Full Time, Monday to Saturday, 10:00a.m. to 7:00pm. Hours may vary on occasion, depending on workload.

Skills Required:

Project Management & Organizational Skills: Exceptional ability to manage multiple client-driven projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.

Creative and Technical Expertise: Strong creative and technical skills, with the ability to innovate and develop customized food and beverage products that meet client specifications while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Client-Focused Collaboration & Communication: Highly adept at working closely with clients, understanding their needs, and effectively communicating and collaborating to develop products that meet their expectations. Comfortable establishing and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the development process.