Research And Development Specialist

The Health Factory came into being with a simple idea- To make every day food healthy and enrich them with protein and other nutrients in the right proportions.

We have created India’s first High-Protein Bread, with carefully selected globally sourced ingredients that ensure the highest levels of nutrition in an easy to consume and delicious format.

We’re looking for a hands-on R&D Specialist to drive product innovation and build scalable R&D systems at THF. This role requires someone who can develop great products and set up the structure behind them — from lab trials to commercialization.

Ideal for candidates who have worked in structured FMCG setups but are excited to build and execute in a startup environment.

• Lead end-to-end product development across bakery and functional foods (protein, clean-label, better-for-you)
• Drive lab-to-plant commercialization — trials, scale-up, and production readiness
• Build and implement R&D processes, SOPs, and testing frameworks
• Conduct shelf-life studies, sensory evaluation, and product optimization
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and vendors for ingredient sourcing and product execution
• Troubleshoot product and process challenges on the factory floor
  

• 4–8 years in Food R&D / NPD (bakery, confectionery, or functional foods preferred)
• Hands-on experience with Laboratory Skills specific to food product testing and development
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Nutrition, Biotechnology, or a related field
• Passion for health-focused food innovation and alignment with the company’s mission
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and standards is an advantage
• Experience in product development + scale-up/commercialization
• Strong understanding of ingredients, baking science, and shelf-life
• Exposure to structured R&D environments (SOPs, quality standards) is a plus
  

• Hands-on, execution-focused — not just ideation
• Ability to build systems, not just products
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving setup
• High ownership and problem-solving mindset
  

• Opportunity to build R&D from the ground up
• High ownership and visibility
• Work on next-gen health-focused products