We are Hiring For Assistant Manager -Research & Developmemt 

Company Profile:  

Food Buddies is an industry’s leading food consultancy firm propelled to its success by a young dynamic team. We give life and form to your concept and set it rolling. We make sure that your concept has high commercial values. Our motto is to make the idea and concept of every client a success by listening, analysing and customizing the right solution to save precious time, money and energy. 

The Different verticals of our services are 

• Food Product development 
• Food Industry Implementation 
• Business Growth Strategy 
• Food Branding 
• Food legal  

Visit our website www.foodbuddies.in for more details. 

Qualifications and Experience : 

• B.Tech or M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Process Engineering, or related field. 
• 6-8 years of hands-on R&D experience in multiple Food & Beverage categories (Beverages/Snacks/Bakery/Convenience) 

Desired Skills : 

• New Product Development (Lab scale to Industrial/Commercial scale) 
• Market Trend Analysis & Innovative Product Ideation 
• Technical Mentoring & Team Leadership 
• Process Streamlining & Formulation Efficiency Improvement 
• Scientific Judgment & Problem-Solving 
• Communication, Documentation & Presentation 
• Client Relationship Management 

Roles & Responsibilities 

• Guide the R&D team in understanding the expectations and deliverables of each client project, ensuring structured planning and timely execution. 
• Provide strategic and technical direction to streamline formulation workflows, minimize rework, and accelerate product readiness. 
• Review ingredient functionality and support the team in identifying suitable vendors or alternative ingredient options. 
• Evaluate different formulation combinations and processing techniques to optimize product quality, cost, and sensory parameters. 
• Oversee or conduct internal trials and sensory evaluations, ensuring all trial data and results are properly recorded and interpreted. 
• Enhance productivity by identifying root causes early, refining formulation strategies, and applying best practices from past projects. 
• Delegate responsibilities to the R&D team while monitoring their work quality, timelines, and output. 
• Review and ensure the completeness of documentation, including formulation sheets, trial reports, and final dossiers. 
• Ensure all developed products comply with regulatory requirements (FSSAI, Legal Metrology) and internal quality standards. 
• Guide the team in framing product labelling inputs such as ingredient declarations, nutrition facts, and statutory requirements. 
• Continuously assess ongoing projects for value-addition opportunities, such as cost optimization, clean-label alternatives, or novel ingredient usage.