Application Development Executive

Job Details

Job Title: Application Development Executive

Location: Mumbai, India

Work Arrangement: Onsite

About the Role

To develop, test, and optimize food and beverage applications using functional ingredient blends such as stabilizers, emulsifiers, hydrocolloids, sweeteners and starches. The role involves hands-on work in lab to conduct trial with designed set of experiments to optimize blends & create customer-specific solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize blends for various food applications, dairy, bakery, beverages, sauces, dressings, etc. 
• Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale trials to evaluate texture, stability, mouthfeel, and sensory performance. 
• Customize blends to meet customer requirements related to texture, viscosity, shelf life, nutrition, and processing conditions.
• Prepare blends/samples for designed Vitamin Minerals premixes 
• Evaluate individual RM physical, chemical & sensorial properties as needed be 
• Provide technical support to customers — prepare prototypes, samples, and conduct onsite/virtual demonstrations.
• Maintain proper documentation of formulations, test results, and technical data sheets. 
• Support the creation of technical literature, presentations, and training materials for internal teams and customers.
• Basic handling & maintenance of lab equipments & glasswares for day to day activities. 

Skills

• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and interaction in food systems.
• Hands-on experience with food categories such as dairy, beverages, bakery, sauces, dressings, and plant-based products.
• Knowledge of sensory evaluation, texture analysis, and product stability testing. 
• Familiarity with local and international food regulations. 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, or related field. 
• 2–3 years of experience in food application development, preferably with functional ingredient systems (e.g., stabilizers, emulsifiers). 

About Caldic

At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.

We offer:

• Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development
• An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment
• The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more

We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com

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Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.