Job Posting: Food Technologist (R&D and QA) at Mount Meru Foods
Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
Company Overview:
Mount Meru Foods is a values-driven food startup located in New Delhi. We specialize in creating plant-based sauces, spreads, and marinades that are free from synthetic fillers, binders, stabilizers, and subpar oils. Our mission is to offer convenient, nutritious, and delicious kitchen solutions while respecting food traditions and delivering whole, natural foods.
Role: Food Technologist (R&D and QA)
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Food Technologist (R&D and QA) at Mount Meru Foods. As a Food Technologist, you will be responsible for sensory evaluation, food technology, laboratory skills, quality control, and research and development t asks to ensure the quality and safety of our products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop new formulations and lead reformulations of existing recipes in collaboration with the culinary team.
- Analyze ingredients and map out parameters critical to ensuring quality throughout the product’s shelf life.
- Research and integrate ingredients, concepts, and processes to optimize taste, color, odor, consistency, shelf-life, and cost-effectiveness.
- Research and lead processes for licenses, certifications, regulatory approvals, nutritional labels, allergens, and contaminants.
- Implement product testing protocols and perform quality assurance tests on production batches before approval and dispatch.
- Perform safety inspections on incoming raw ingredients and ensure they meet established quality standards and sensory benchmarks.
- Collaborate with third parties, including food testing labs, for comprehensive tests such as shelf-life, nutritional analysis, microbial analysis, allergen testing, and more.
- Record and organize data related to research, batch testing, and recipe formulation.
- Assist in developing manufacturing, food handling, and storage protocols for production.
- Support the identification of optimal preparation and preservation methods, and assist with necessary equipment procurement.
- Help identify the ideal packaging form factor, balancing functionality, shelf-life, aesthetic value, and cost.
- Assist in staff training to follow established protocols and best practices during production.
Qualifications:
- Laboratory experience and quality control knowledge
- At least 2 years of experience as a food technologist
- Sensory evaluation skills
- Experience in new product development and reformulation
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and standards
- Experience in quality assurance and quality control
- Understanding of commercial food manufacturing processes and machinery
- Attention to detail with strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Ability to source, assess, and integrate ingredients into products, recipes, and processes
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field
How to Apply:
Join Mount Meru Foods and be part of a team committed to creating high-quality, natural food products!
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