FSD Jobs
Food R&D and product development jobs
59 open R&D / product development vacancies are listed from 53 employers (3 government, 49 industry, 7 internships). Most openings are in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad. 4 close within the next 7 days. Each listing shows the published qualification, pay and deadline, with a link to the original notice so you can confirm details before applying.
- Open vacancies
- 59
- Employers hiring
- 53
- Closing in 7 days
- 4
- Freshers eligible
- 6
- Pay published
- 12
Latest listing 5 Nov 2026 · counts update as notices open and close.
Open vacancies
GovernmentCloses today
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI)
Project Associate-II (PAT 67/2026, oxygen scavenger sachets for food preservation)
Mysuru, Karnataka ₹35,000/month + HRA (NET/GAT2+ years GovernmentCloses in 1 day CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI)Project Associate-II (PAT 66/2026, Ayurveda recipe product development)
Mysuru, Karnataka ₹28,000/month + HRA2+ years IndustryCloses in 4 days Diageo
Senior manager - Sensory & Consumer Insights
Bangalore, India6–8 years GovernmentCloses in 5 days Periyar University, Department of Microbiology
Project Assistant (whey beverage with postbiotics, consultancy project)
Salem, Tamil Nadu Rs. 15,000/month0+ years InternshipsCloses in 20 days Metagro Private LimitedFood Technology Intern
Hyderabad, Telangana Paid · ₹10,000–12,000/month0+ years IndustryCloses in 25 days IFF
Application Specialist, Bakery Enzymes
Gurgaon, HR, India6–8 years InternshipsCloses in 27 days Sealed Air Packaging Materials LLP
Chemistry Intern (Packaging R&D)
Mumbai, Maharashtra Paid · Rs 15,000Experience not specified InternshipsCloses in 28 days MSC Group (MSC Nutra)
Food Technologist Intern (Nutraceutical Formulation)
Pune, Maharashtra Paid · ₹23,000–27,000/month0+ years IndustryCloses in 70 days IFFDesign Team Leader - Bakery, Bars & Confectionery
Bengaluru, India15–20 years Industry Quality FoodsR&D Food Technologist - Meat Products
Bengaluru, Karnataka3+ years Industry Croyance Executive Search Pvt. Ltd.
Application Manager - Food Technology
Mumbai, Maharashtra Rs 4.5-14 lakh per year11+ years Industry Deja Vu Talent Squad LLP
NPD Beverage Specialist
Mumbai, Maharashtra3+ years Industry Griffith Foods
Food Product Development Technologist
Bengaluru, KarnatakaExperience not specified Industry Stratton Corporate Services
R&D / NPD Executive (food processing)
Hyderabad, Telangana3–5 years Internships Flavours of Calicut (DGZ Holdings)
New Product Development (NPD) Intern
Kozhikode, Kerala Stipend not stated0–1 years Industry United HR Solutions Pvt Ltd
Food Technologist (seasonings, flavours and sauces)
Bengaluru, KarnatakaExperience not specified Industry Yors HR Services Private Limited
Food Technologist (frozen foods)
Ahmednagar, Maharashtra Rs 1.5-4 lakh per year1+ years Industry Neuraleap Group
R&D Manager – Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods
Mumbai, Maharashtra Rs 8,00,000 – 10,00,000 per Experience not specified Industry Nutraceutical powder manufacturer (via Evarastaffing)
Production and Formulation Chemist – Nutraceutical Powders
Panchkula, Haryana Rs 70,000 – 90,000 per monthExperience not specified Industry Mars
Senior Specialist – Consumer Technical Insights (Cereal, AMEA)
Bengaluru, Karnataka5+ years Industry Sadguru Foods
Food Technologist – NPD
Hyderabad, Telangana2+ years Industry Bevzilla (IDAM House of Brands)
Assistant Manager – NPD (International Markets)
Gurugram, Haryana3–5 years Industry Mishtighar
Senior Executive – New Product Development
Kolkata, West Bengal4+ years Industry Ancient Roots
Food Technologist
Ahmedabad, GujaratExperience not specified Industry Perfetti Van Melle
Manager – Process Development and Industrialization
Rudrapur, Uttarakhand7–12 years Internships betterhood
New Product Development Intern
Bengaluru, Karnataka PaidExperience not specified Industry Das Superfoods Pvt. Ltd.
NPD Manager – Nutrition Foods
Himatnagar, Gujarat Not stated in the source. ReExperience not specified Industry LT Foods
Lead – Packaging Development
Gurugram, Haryana Not stated in the source. Re5–7 years Industry General Mills
R&D Packaging Scientist I
Mumbai, Maharashtra Not stated in the source. ReExperience not specified Industry What's Up Wellness
NPD Executive (Wellness Gummies)
Gurugram, Haryana Not stated in the source. Re2–4 years Industry Gates Foundation
Senior Officer – Nutrition R&D (Food Fortification)
New Delhi, Delhi Not stated in the source. ReExperience not specified Industry Thinking Forks (via Vatatree Consulting)
Project Manager – Food Product Development
Bengaluru, Karnataka Not stated in the source. Re5+ years Industry Herbalife
Assistant Manager – Packaging Engineering
Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh Not stated in the source. ReExperience not specified Industry What's Up Wellness (via The Hiring Company)Junior Executive – NPD (Nutraceutical Formulation)
Gurugram, Haryana Not stated in the source. Re1–2 years Industry Aash Global Food Pvt. Ltd.
Food Consultant / Food Technician – Beverages
Kanera, Kheda, Gujarat Attractive package based on 4+ years Industry Creamline Dairy Products Ltd (Godrej Jersey)
R&D Specialist – Ice Cream
Uppal, Hyderabad, Telangana Not stated in the source. Re2–3 years Industry Givaudan
Application Manager - Bakery & Sweet Goods
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India10–12 years Industry Earthistic Produce (Solfu)R&D Chef / Culinary Lead – Food Processing (Tofu and Plant Protein)
Bengaluru, Karnataka5–7 years Industry Bayfield Food Ingredients
Sensory Science Specialist
Kochi, Kerala2–5 years Industry Coffee Day Global
New Product Development Lead – Food
Bengaluru, Karnataka10–15 years Industry Smart Yums (MAK Biotek)
Product Development Executive
Sonipat, Haryana0–2 years Industry Food & beverage manufacturer (via United HR Solutions)NPD Executive – Fruit Preparations, Sauces and Chutneys
Ahmedabad, GujaratExperience not specified Industry Agrizy
R&D Manager – NPD and Commercialization
Bengaluru, Karnataka5–10 years Industry Leo Fragrances & Flavours
Flavourist – Flavour Creation & R&D
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra To be discussed at interview2–5 years Industry BetterHerbs
Manager – R&D, Regulatory & Quality (Nutraceuticals)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh ₹7.5–10.5 LPA5–7 years Industry PCG Food Manufacturing Pvt Ltd
Senior Product Development Technologist – Bakery Premixes
Poman, Vasai East, Maharashtra5+ years Industry Hector Beverages (Paper Boat)
Assistant Manager – R&D
Manesar, Haryana3+ years Industry Leo Fragrances & FlavoursSenior Food Technologist – Flavours & Applications
Mhape, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra2–5 years Industry Dabur India Limited
Principal Scientist – Foods
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh8+ years Industry Bayfield Food IngredientsSensory Evaluator (Flavours & Seasonings)
Kochi, Kerala3–6 years Industry MarsProduct Development Technologist (Mars Petcare)
Hyderabad, Telangana6+ years Industry Schreiber Foods
Senior Associate – New Product Development (Dairy)
Baramati, Maharashtra3–5 years Industry Spray Drying and Chemicals Pvt Ltd (SDC)
R&D Scientist / Junior Scientist – Encapsulation & Ingredient Innovation
Surat, Gujarat (pilot trials at 0–5 years Industry Bunge India
Senior Executive – Research & Development (Bakery Premixes)
Rajpura, Punjab4+ years Internships Bewild (Beforest)
Food Technologist Intern
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telang Paid · INR 8,000Experience not specified Industry Schreiber Dynamix Dairies Private LimitedSr. Associate New Product Development
Baramati, Maharashtra, India3–5 years Industry Food Research Lab / Guires
Food & Beverages Formulation Specialists (CRMP/FBD-SJR-P1-GG9)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaExperience not specified Industry Aash Global Food Pvt. Ltd.Food Consultant / Food Technician
Kanera, Kheda, Gujarat, India4–5 years Internships TummyFriendly Foods
Food Technology Intern
Hayath Nagar, Hyderabad, Telanga UnpaidExperience not specifiedEmployers hiring
- CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI) 2
- IFF 2
- Mars 2
- Aash Global Food Pvt. Ltd. 2
- Bayfield Food Ingredients 2
- Leo Fragrances & Flavours 2
- Diageo 1
- Periyar University, Department of Microbiology 1
- Metagro Private Limited 1
- Sealed Air Packaging Materials LLP 1
- MSC Group (MSC Nutra) 1
- Quality Foods 1
- Croyance Executive Search Pvt. Ltd. 1
- Deja Vu Talent Squad LLP 1
- Griffith Foods 1
- Stratton Corporate Services 1
- Flavours of Calicut (DGZ Holdings) 1
- United HR Solutions Pvt Ltd 1
- Yors HR Services Private Limited 1
- Neuraleap Group 1
- Nutraceutical powder manufacturer (via Evarastaffing) 1
- Sadguru Foods 1
- Bevzilla (IDAM House of Brands) 1
- Mishtighar 1
Where the openings are
Questions candidates ask
How many R&D / product development jobs are open?
As of 5 Nov 2026, FSD Jobs lists 59 open R&D / product development vacancies from 53 employers. Closed notices are removed from this count.
Which employers are hiring for R&D / product development roles?
Employers with open listings include CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI) (2), IFF (2), Mars (2), Aash Global Food Pvt. Ltd. (2), Bayfield Food Ingredients (2), Leo Fragrances & Flavours (2).
Are there R&D / product development jobs for freshers?
6 of the 59 open vacancies accept candidates with no prior experience (0 years minimum).
What qualifications do these employers ask for?
Counting the qualification text of the open notices: M.Sc in 18, M.Tech / M.E. in 11, B.Tech / B.E. in 10, PhD in 4, B.Sc in 4 listings. The recruiting organisation decides eligibility, so read the notice for the exact discipline required.
How much do R&D / product development jobs pay?
12 of the 59 listings publish pay. Examples: ₹35,000/month + HRA (NET/GATE qualified) or ₹28,000/month + (CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI)); ₹28,000/month + HRA (CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI)); Rs. 15,000/month (Periyar University, Department of Microbiology).
Which cities have the most R&D / product development openings?
By open listings: Bengaluru (10), Mumbai (6), Hyderabad (4), Gurugram (4), Mysuru (2).
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