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Location:
Lower Parel, Mumbai
Type:
Full-time | On-site
Experience:
0–2 years in food/nutrition R&D
Reports to:
Founder
Company:
Anthro Food Private Limited
About the Role
We are seeking a curious, driven, and science-forward R&D Food Technologist to join our core team of a transformative nutrition brand. In this role, you will lead product research and formulation, own the R&D laboratory, and work closely with the founder to develop cutting-edge nutrition products that challenge conventional food systems. If you believe nutrition should be functional, complete, and backed by science — and if you're excited to build new practices in food innovation — this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
R&D Leadership:
- Lead end-to-end formulation of novel nutrition products
- Research and incorporate cutting-edge nutrition science into product development — including macronutrient optimisation, micronutrient bioavailability, and novel ingredient integration
- Collaborate with nutritionists, scientists, and advisors to validate functional claims.
Laboratory Management
- Own and manage day-to-day operations of the on-site R&D lab
- Maintain ingredient inventory, track batch experiments, and ensure a clean, efficient, and compliant lab environment
- Set up and operate equipment such as mixers, blenders, sieves, and analyzers.
Formulation, Iteration & Preparation
- Develop prototypes and conduct stability, shelf-life, and sensory evaluations
- Continuously improvise existing formulas based on feedback, science, and new ingredient opportunities
- Work with in-house manufacturing team to scale formulations from bench to production.
- Work with in-house manufacturing team to assist in production
Documentation & Compliance
- Document all R&D processes meticulously in lab notebooks and internal databases.
- Stay updated on FSSAI regulations, food safety protocols, and ingredient labeling standards.
Who You Are
- You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology or a related field
- You have 1–2 years of hands-on R&D experience in a food or nutrition lab
- You’re passionately curious about nutrition science, human physiology, and future-forward food design
- You question norms, love experiments, and believe that food innovation should be both data-backed and delicious
- You thrive in early-stage environments, enjoy ownership, and are comfortable setting up systems from scratch
Bonus (not required but nice to have)
- Experience in D2C food brands or startups
- Understanding of clean-label, plant-based, or functional nutrition trends
- Exposure to shelf-life and stability testing protocols
Why Join Us
- Be part of building a bold, disruptive product in a space ripe for innovation.
- Operate at the intersection of nutrition science and consumer health.
- Get direct ownership and visibility into product decisions and long-term strategy.
- Work in an environment that celebrates experimentation, learning, and impact.
To Apply
Send your resume and a short note about why this role excites you to If you’ve worked on any cool food experiments or side projects — share those too!
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