Research & Development - Edible Oils and Fats

Provide technical support and identify potential existing solutions to answer the brief and make recommendations on the development to be made following our formulation tool.
Determine the requirements needed to achieve the solution like new raw material, new way of handling, new process, certification needed using the documentations made available from different functions.
Plan and conduct the agreed pilot plant trials, the flavor additions and related applications before being sent to customers and support in approval the taste tests documents.
With direct supervision, support more complex projects and participate in customer briefing or debrief meetings ensuring smooth delivery process and updates on progress of projects.
Coordinate some application work with the application center in conjunction with more senior technical services specialists.
Support the technical services field specialist in the administrative daily routine or procedural analytical work activities basis on business and technology needs, providing product development support.
Work closely with technical services specialists to support the preparation of trainings and ensure the availability of samples for innovation events and the related preparation of products.
Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
4 to 5 years of experience in Research & Development in Edible Oils & Fats
Hands-on experience in edible oil/fat testing
Strong understanding of quality parameters of refined oils
Ability to execute lab trials and support plant trials
Good analytical mindset and problem-solving ability
Working knowledge of regulatory of oil, fat, and artwork
Refining & processing knowledge
Experience in blending, formulation, and lab trials
Analytical skills Familiar with FFA, PV, IV, Basic GC, SFC
Basic understanding of frying application
Trial reports, data interpretation, and technical documentation
Working with manufacturing, quality, procurement, and commercial teams
Should be flexible during plant trails, customer trails or urgent product support
Working location initial in Gurgaon and later in Plant mostly Kandla, Gujarat.
Other minimum qualifications may apply