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Looking for top research & development jobs? Caldic is hiring an R&D Executive in Mumbai. Perfect for candidates seeking food technology jobs or food scientist jobs, this role involves developing and optimizing functional ingredient blends, conducting lab and pilot-scale trials, evaluating texture and sensory performance, and providing technical solutions to customers across food and beverage applications.
- Job Title: Research & Development Executive
- Location: Mumbai, MH, IN, 400034
- Work Arrangement: Onsite
About the Company:
Caldic is a global leader in distribution and specialty ingredient solutions, operating in 43 countries. With a culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and diversity, Caldic empowers employees to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions in food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success worldwide.
Job Overview:
The R&D Executive will handle the development and optimization of functional ingredient blends, conduct lab and pilot trials, evaluate sensory and stability properties, provide technical support to customers, maintain documentation, and support internal training and presentations.
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, or related field.
- 2–3 years of experience in food application development, preferably with functional ingredient systems (e.g., stabilizers, emulsifiers).
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and optimize blends for various food applications, dairy, bakery, beverages, sauces, dressings, etc.
- Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale trials to evaluate texture, stability, mouthfeel, and sensory performance.
- Customize blends to meet customer requirements related to texture, viscosity, shelf life, nutrition, and processing conditions.
- Prepare blends/samples for designed Vitamin Minerals premixes.
- Evaluate individual RM physical, chemical & sensorial properties as needed.
- Provide technical support to customers — prepare prototypes, samples, and conduct onsite/virtual demonstrations.
- Maintain proper documentation of formulations, test results, and technical data sheets.
- Support the creation of technical literature, presentations, and training materials for internal teams and customers.
- Basic handling & maintenance of lab equipment & glassware for day-to-day activities.
Skills Required:
- Ingredient functionality knowledge
- Sensory evaluation & texture analysis
- Food formulation & optimization
- Lab & pilot-scale trial experience
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Technical documentation & reporting
- Customer support & demo capabilities
Join Caldic as an R&D Executive and take the next step in your research & development jobs journey. Perfect for professionals seeking food technology jobs and food scientist jobs, this role offers global exposure, career growth, and hands-on experience with innovative food and beverage solutions.
