Department: Research & Development – Food & Beverage

Location: Mumbai

Role

The individual in this role under minimum guidance, plans and executes the design & development of new product / innovation project.Responsible for generating ideas, developing product, and executing customer validation trials for assigned projects under minimum guidanceDemonstrates understanding of the basic principles and applications in the Project.Individual must apply and interpret standard scientific theories, concepts and techniques. Provides creative solutions and patentable technologies for solving assigned innovation projects.Under minimum guidance, able to plan and perform laboratory experimentation, customer trials, and operates various machines and testing equipment in evaluation of products.    Regularly communicates progress of and requirements to complete assigned work with manager and project teams.

Key Result Areas

Plan and execute product Innovation for Ideation, Product development & Validation stage.Support in developing/improving and implementation of Global laboratory best practices.Demonstrated ability to deliver projects within agreed time and budgetCompliance of laboratory with company safety regulationsUnder minimum guidance be able to Identify potential Project technical risks and execution of mitigation planManage technical database and Document product design and performance specifications.to ensure ISO compliance.Under minimum guidance, execute the Stage Gate process as per appropriate project management tools in the Ideation, Development and Validation Phase.Responsible for all key tasks of new product introduction such as Development, planning, Design of experiments, Validations etc.Under minimum guidance conducts research and investigations to design and develop a product or process.Execute project plans and schedules for timely completion of projects.Under minimum guidance, develops test procedures and policies for evaluating raw materials, work in process and finished productsRegularly Interact & communicate with Global R&D team and work in collaboration with multifunctional Teams (Marketing, Analytical, Regulatory etc.)

Functional Knowledge / Skills

Must be self-motivated, passionate towards research, creative, learning aptitude, result oriented. Presentation Skills,Excellent Chemical and technical know – how, understanding of Chemistry/Formulations fundamentals, knowledge of Six Sigma  Good conceptual & problem solving skills essential,Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to lead and drive execution of scientific projects with clear accountability

Qualification

M. Tech. / Ph.D (Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Technology or equivalent)

Six Sigma: Yellow Belt / Stage gate process / Project Management preferred

Experience: Ph.D (1-3 yrs/ MTech (3-5 yrs)/MSc (6-10 yrs)

experience in chemical, Detergent, Surfactant / FMCG, specialty Industry, Dairy, Brewery, Beverage, Food Industry

Position reporting to: Global R&D Manager

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