Food Technologist ( Sauces Formulation

Taj HR is seeking an innovative and experienced R&D – Liquid Sauces Formulation Specialist to join our Research & Development team. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the formulation, development, optimization, and scale-up of commercial liquid sauces
, including ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, BBQ sauce, hot sauce, garlic sauce, salad dressings, and similar products.

The role requires strong hands-on experience in sauce formulation, ingredient functionality, product trials, and industrial-scale production, with a focus on developing consistent, stable, cost-effective, and commercially viable products.

• Develop and optimize formulations for a variety of commercial liquid sauces
  , including ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, BBQ sauce, hot sauce, garlic sauce, salad dressings, and similar products.
• Create new formulations and improve existing products based on product specifications, market requirements, and consumer preferences.
• Conduct laboratory trials, pilot batches, and industrial production trials
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• Scale up formulations from laboratory and pilot scale to commercial production while maintaining product consistency and quality.
• Optimize taste, texture, viscosity, color, appearance, stability, and shelf life
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• Select and evaluate appropriate raw materials and functional ingredients, including oils, tomato products, vinegar, starches, gums, emulsifiers, stabilizers, preservatives, flavors, spices, and other ingredients.
• Troubleshoot formulation and production issues and implement effective technical solutions.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and product testing to ensure products meet defined quality and sensory specifications.
• Conduct and support shelf-life and stability studies and make formulation adjustments when required.
• Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and other R&D teams throughout the product development and commercialization process.
• Prepare and maintain formulation sheets, product specifications, trial reports, and other technical documentation.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, ingredient alternatives, and formulation improvements without compromising product quality.
• Research new ingredients, technologies, and processing methods relevant to commercial sauce production.
• Ensure formulations comply with applicable food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
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• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related field
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• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Food R&D, formulation, or product development
  , with significant experience specifically in liquid sauces
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• Proven experience developing and producing commercial products such as ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, BBQ sauce, hot sauce, garlic sauce, salad dressings, marinades, or similar sauces
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• Strong practical knowledge of sauce formulation, emulsification, viscosity control, stabilization, preservation, and shelf-life development
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• Strong knowledge of food raw materials and functional ingredients used in sauce manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with R&D trials, pilot production, scale-up, and industrial manufacturing
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• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, quality assurance, and food manufacturing standards
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• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop new, commercially viable, and scalable sauce formulations
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• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in English
  ;
  Arabic is an advantage.