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About the Role

MahaRudra Group, a pioneering food and dairy startup in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, seeks an experienced R&D Dairy Technologist to shape and establish its lineup of frozen dairy products. This role demands hands-on participation in both the laboratory and factory floor, focusing on developing diverse frozen dessert products that deliver on flavor, texture, and commercial viability.

Core Responsibilities

Create and optimize formulations for various frozen dairy products with multiple flavors and formats, progressing from initial experimental trials to scalable retail-ready recipes.
Ensure products meet targeted sensory characteristics such as texture, stability, and mouthfeel, maintaining consistent quality through freeze-thaw cycles and suitability for cold storage and production processes.
Utilize natural sweeteners, probiotic cultures, and clean-label dairy ingredients to balance taste, functionality, and stability in frozen dairy applications.
Establish and manage the R&D function including developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), batch documentation, product specifications, and evaluating suppliers while aligning with FSSAI standards applicable to frozen dairy products.
Monitor evolving trends in frozen dairy products to create innovative, consumer-relevant concepts tailored for the Indian market.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Three to seven years of practical experience in dairy-related R&D, especially in frozen product development or associated food manufacturing, acquired within operational plants or laboratories.
Thorough knowledge of dairy fermentation processes, management of starter cultures, and the application of stabilizers and emulsifiers specific to frozen dairy formulations.
Hands-on experience handling natural and alternative sweetening systems, tackling challenges such as flavor balance, masking, and effects on product texture.
Comprehensive understanding of cold chain logistics, frozen storage parameters, and compliance with FSSAI regulations for dairy and frozen products.
Strong initiative and ability to work autonomously on the production floor in an intensive, hands-on environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with probiotic dairy items including cultured, fermented, or functional forms.
Experience in developing clean-label formulations free from artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
Knowledge of international standards for frozen dessert products or export-quality dairy items.
Experience in establishing pilot-scale R&D laboratories or small dairy production setups.
Understanding of high-protein or health-focused frozen dairy products.

Applicant Profile

Candidates who possess verified dairy or frozen dessert R&D work experience beyond theoretical knowledge, ideally in manufacturing or pilot environments.
Proactive and self-reliant professionals capable of thriving in an early-stage startup setup without close supervision.
Individuals passionate about building a food brand and product catalogue from inception.
Candidates willing to commit to full-time, onsite work in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, as remote or hybrid options are not available.

R&D Dairy Technologist - Frozen Desserts and New Product Development

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