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Food Technology Specialist

Job in 400001, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Listing for: Pluckk
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-18
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Product Engineer, Food Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Role Overview
The  Food Technology Specialist  will be responsible for ensuring product safety, quality, and compliance while driving innovation in recipes, formulations and shelf-life improvements.

Key Responsibilities
Product Innovation & Development
Develop  new product formulations  aligned to brand vision — juices, soups, snacks, smoothies, frozen, healthy snacking
Translate  consumer needs and trends  into differentiated  clean-label product ideas
Run  competitor benchmarking  and ingredient research for new concept feasibility
Food Technology & Trial Execution
Own  lab and pilot trials, shelf-life studies, and texture/taste optimization
Work closely with chefs, nutritionists, and vendors for  culinary and functional balance
Lead  documentation  of BOMs, SOPs, yield, nutritional information, and production readiness
Troubleshoot issues  related to processing, storage, preservation, and scalability
Vendor & Ingredient Coordination
Source and onboard vendors  for functional ingredients, packaging materials, and co-packers
Negotiate and align  timelines, MOQs, and quality specs
Ensure test runs are executed efficiently with measurable outcomes
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
Ensure  100% FSSAI compliance  for all developed SKUs including labeling, shelf life, and nutritional claims
Coordinate with labs  for nutritional, microbiological, and heavy metal testing
Support  documentation  required for audits, licensing, and packaging approvals
Cross-functional Collaboration
Liaise with brand, design, and sales teams  to ensure product alignment with marketing claims and go-to-market strategies
Support marketing  with inputs for storytelling, ingredient claims, and innovation messaging
Ensure  innovation timelines are met  with rapid prototyping and commercial readiness.

Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or related fields.
4–6 years of experience in food product development, QA, or R&D.
Experience in packaged foods, FMCG, or health-focused products preferred.
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