Responsibilities
Lead culture and probiotic blend development from ideation to launch including working with novel plant protein ingredients, formulation & processing development, shelf-life evaluation, and pilot & manufacturing trials
Lead engagement with external ingredient suppliers, culture banks, research facilities, pilot plants and co-manufacturers to effectively deliver the final product with determined specifications and within designated timelines and costs
Conducting research on new types of food products or ingredients to discover new uses for existing products
Preparing and maintaining fermentation cultures and media in a sterile environment, following standard operating procedures (SOPs) for sterilization and cleanliness procedures
Determining the effects of environmental conditions such as temperature and acidity levels on the growth and development of microorganisms during fermentation processes
Conducting laboratory tests to measure microbial activity during fermentation processes to ensure that the process is proceeding properly
Monitoring production equipment during fermentation processes to ensure that it is functioning properly
Design and execute experiments systematically to track culture progress and deliver on decided specifications from sensory, nutrition, shelf life, and cost fronts
Design and conduct microbial studies
Design and conduct culture strain characterization experiments and establish structure-function relationships
Develop specifications and testing protocols for the products being developed
Maintaining detailed records of fermentation processes, including temperature and pH levels, time spans, and other factors
Work with co-manufacturing facilities on designing and validating HACCP/Food Safety plans
Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis for any product issues that may come up at the lab/pilot/manufacturing scale
Design internal research lab, pilot scale, and manufacturing facilities
Keep systematic and thorough records of all work being done
Develop intellectual property strategy on any novel formulations/processing techniques/products being developed
Hire and mentor interns/research associates/junior food scientists as needed
Provide ongoing work updates, project plans, and outcomes to company partners
Desired Qualifications & Personality
MS or Ph.D. in Fermentation or Microbiology or Biotechnology or Food Technology or Food Science with > 3 years industry experience
Solid background in fermentation, microbiology, food chemistry, food engineering, food microbiology and food safety
HACCP Certified
Demonstrated experience in experimental design, data analysis and statistical analysis
Demonstrated experience in formulating and scaling up of food products
Experience working in plant-based foods sector is a big plus
Self-starter with a motivation to continuously learn and succeed
Very resourceful with the ability to make advantaged connections
Experience understanding and working in the food industry in India is a plus
Proficient in English and Hindi
Willing to be flexible with work
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