Job Description

Role Overview:

The Trainee, Food Technologist will assist in product development of shelf stable food products using thermal processing / retort technology, maintaining technical documents. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in R&D, Food Process Engineering principles, Design of Experiments Methodology, Food Chemistry and Culinary Science to be successful in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop formulations of shelf stable products from concept to formulation, sample prototypes, heat penetration studies, operations trials, and product launches.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of testing, validations, and other relevant information
• Collaborate with customers and regulatory personnel during visits, inspections, and audits
• Monitor trending ingredients, products, packaging, and processes. Provide recommendations, formulations, and solutions that drive innovation to keep the product lines relevant in the market.
• Generate technical information such as nutrition panels, ingredient statements, labels, and/or specifications.
• Maintain updated documents and records in accordance to Food Safety and Quality of Food Standards.
• Work as a team and be committed to the overall objectives of the company.
• Other duties as deemed necessary

Key Requirements:

• B.Tech Food Technology / Food Processing Engineering
• Strong analytical skills, self-motivated and results-oriented
• Proficient in MS Office
• Well organized in work and have a systematic approach to problem-solving.
• Having an open and objective mindset when addressing issues and/or offering solutions
• Ability to prioritize work well and have good decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of adopting to steep learning curve

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?120,000.00 - ?250,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Rotational shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Salem, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• FoSTaC Certificate (Required)

Location:

• Salem, Tamil Nadu (Required)

Work Location: In person