Food Technology Specialist

Position: R&D Executive – Spices & Food Product Development

Company: Green Chocy Pvt. Ltd. – Dakloni

Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Department: Research & Development

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 2–5 Years

Industry: Spices / Food Processing / FMCG

Role OverviewGreen Chocy Pvt. Ltd. is looking for a qualified and experienced R&D Executive – Spices & Food Product Development to support product innovation, formulation development, product standardization, and continuous improvement across our food and spice portfolio.

The successful candidate will work closely with R&D, Production, Quality, Procurement, and Packaging teams to develop commercially viable products while maintaining consistent taste, aroma, quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance.

• Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, formulate, and standardize spice blends, masalas, seasonings, and other food products.
• Plan and execute laboratory trials, pilot trials, and production-scale trials.
• Improve existing formulations with respect to taste, aroma, colour, texture, stability, and overall product quality.
• Ensure consistency in product specifications and sensory characteristics across production batches.
• Evaluate and approve raw materials and ingredients from a product-development perspective.
• Conduct sensory evaluations, competitive benchmarking, and comparative product studies.
• Support new product development from concept stage through commercial-scale production.
• Conduct shelf-life, stability, storage, and product-performance evaluations.
• Prepare and maintain formulation sheets, trial reports, product specifications, technical records, and R&D documentation.
• Coordinate with Production and Quality teams for process standardization and troubleshooting.
• Identify opportunities for product improvement and cost optimization without compromising quality.
• Support packaging trials and assess product compatibility with proposed packaging formats.
• Ensure product-development activities comply with applicable FSSAI requirements, food safety standards, GMP, and internal quality procedures.
• QualificationB.Tech / M.Tech in Food Technology, or
• B.Sc / M.Sc in Food Science / Food Technology, or
• Degree / Diploma in Food Processing Technology or a related discipline.
• ExperienceMinimum 2 years and maximum 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in spices, masala, seasonings, food processing, ready-to-cook products, or FMCG foods will be preferred.
• Candidates should have practical exposure to formulation development, trial batches, sensory evaluation, product standardization, and technical documentation.
• Desired SkillsStrong understanding of spices, seasonings, food ingredients, and product formulation.
• Knowledge of new product development and commercial-scale product trials.
• Good understanding of food safety, GMP, hygiene, and quality requirements.
• Working knowledge of FSSAI regulations and food-product compliance.
• Strong analytical, sensory evaluation, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and technical reporting.

Preferred CompetenciesNew Product Development | Spice Formulation | Product Standardization | Sensory Evaluation | Process Improvement | Shelf-Life Studies | Cost Optimization | Food Safety | Technical Documentation | Commercial Scale-Up

CompensationCompensation will be offered based on the candidate’s qualification, relevant experience, technical expertise, current CTC, and overall interview performance.

Application DetailsInterested candidates are requested to share their updated resume along with:

• Current Location
• Educational Qualification
• Total Relevant Experience
• Current CTC
• Expected CTC
• Notice Period
• Earliest Joining Date

We are looking for professionals who can contribute to innovation, product consistency, and the development of high-quality spice and food products for the Dakloni brand.