Job Description

Prestigious client of Vistas HR ( A leading Animal Feed Additives Company )erate based in Nepal )

Scientist ( Food Technologist / Food Nutritionist )

Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India ·

On-site

Full-time

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About the job

Greetings from Vistas HR !

Hiring for Scientist ( Food Technologist / Food Nutritionist ) for a Food Nutrition company, job location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Position Title: SCIENTIST (FOOD TECHNOLOGY / FOOD NUTRITION / APPLIED NUTRITION)

Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Department: R&D – Food and Functional Ingredients

Qualification : Master's OR Ph.D. in Food Science / Food Technology

Experience : 6 to 10 years of hands-on experience in food/nutraceutical product development

CTC : Open, based on experience

Role purpose:

The client is looking for a technically sound and innovation-oriented Food Nutritionist to spearhead the development of novel food and beverage formulations using plant-derived alternative proteins.

This role will be critical in bridging the gap between the novel protein innovations and market-ready consumer products in partnership with leading FMCG and other global food brands.

Key Responsibilities:

· Formulation Development: Design and develop food and beverage products (dairy alternatives, bakery, beverages, snacks, etc.) using plant-based alternative proteins.

· Nutritional Validation: Analyze and optimize nutritional profiles (amino acid balance, digestibility, bioavailability) of formulations.

· Trial Execution: Lead prototyping and application trials in collaboration with FMCG partners.

· Regulatory & Claims Support: Work with regulatory teams to validate health/nutritional claims and ensure compliance with international food safety regulations.

· Sensory & Consumer Testing: Support sensory testing protocols and refine formulations based on feedback.

· Technical Collaboration: Act as a technical liaison with R&D teams of Nestlé and other partners, presenting our protein solutions for integration into their product pipelines.

· Documentation: Prepare technical dossiers, formulation specs, stability studies, and application notes for commercial partners.

· Engage with external research bodies and academic partners for joint studies and knowledge exchange.

Desired Candidate Profile:

· Master’s or Ph.D. in Food Science & Nutrition / Clinical Nutrition / Food Technology.

· Minimum 6–10 years of Industrial experience in food/nutraceutical product development.

· Strong understanding of nutrition science, functional ingredients, and regulatory frameworks.

· Hands-on experience in clean-label and health-focused product formulation.

· Familiarity with marine-derived or botanical ingredients is an advantage.

· Effective communication and documentation skills with cross-functional collaboration ability.

· Research publications or clinical validation experience will be an added advantage.

· Prior work with seaweed, algae, or dietary fiber-based products will be an added advantage.

· Exposure to sustainable food systems or green ingredient innovation is a definite plus.

Interested candidates may share updated CV to CV.VISTASHR@GMAIL.COM

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