R&D Scientist – Spices – Dabur India Limited Umargam Gujarat

About the job – R&D Scientist – Spices – Dabur India Limited Umargam Gujarat

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the core R&D team in product development trials in lab for NPD, product renovation for Badshah Masala (A Dabur enterprise).
Conducts sensory evaluation through application samples and documentation of the same.
Performs physical , chemical & organoleptic evaluations on ingredients and/or food products.
Conducting Stability studies, compilation and documentation of data.
Routine Benchmarking activity of our core categories with market competition. Competition tracking (new launches, re-launches, reformulations etc.)
Supports in generation & implementation of RM/Bulk/FG specifications for food products.
Tests new products in the lab and develops processing methods in the pilot plant.
Supports product scale-up and new product commissioning.
Sets-up operational process conditions and FSQA parameters for production.

Skills & Competencies

Functional knowledge – Sound technical knowledge and understanding of food technology, food processing, food safety & quality and NPD process.
In-depth knowledge of origin & quality characteristics of spices .
Advance level of knowledge about the preparation of application samples i.e. base on which the specific spices would be tried i.e. Biryani for biryani masala etc.
Lab Skill – Methodological and systematic in conducting experiments & trials.
Sensory Skill – Basic sensory skills with understanding of different sensory test
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities.
Communication – Listens and follows direction. Writes clearly and informatively.

Qualification & Experience

Minimum Graduate in Food Technology with 4- 6 years of professional experience in spice industry. Should be experienced in the areas of product/process development, ingredient research, product evaluations through application samples, manufacturing, specification development, analytical measurements, Regulatory requirements , scale-up and commercialization.