StrainX Biotech is a growing biotechnology company based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, is hiring a Food Application Development Scientist with a minimum of 3 years of experience. This opportunity is ideal for food professionals who enjoy hands-on product development and working with innovative food ingredients.
About StrainX Biotech
StrainX Biotech is an innovative company working in the field of precision-fermented food ingredients. The company focuses on developing sustainable, clean-label ingredients that will shape the future of food and nutrition. StrainX combines food science and biotechnology to create next-generation ingredients for the global food industry.
Job Location and Role
- Position: Food Application Development Scientist
- Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Experience Required: Minimum 3 years
The selected candidate will work closely with the R&D team to develop food and beverage applications using StrainX’s specialty ingredients.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and improve food and beverage products using StrainX ingredients.
- Conduct trials for beverages, dairy alternatives, bakery, confectionery, snacks, and nutraceutical products.
- Study ingredient behavior such as sweetness, solubility, stability, flavor, texture, and compatibility with different food systems.
- Support internal tastings and sensory evaluation panels to assess product quality and consumer acceptance.
- Prepare application data sheets, prototype samples, and technical documents for customers.
- Support customer trials, pilot runs, and B2B product integration.
- Work closely with fermentation, analytical, and processing teams to share feedback and improve products.
- Ensure formulations meet FSSAI guidelines and relevant global food regulations.
Required Qualifications
- M.Sc./B.Tech/M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Science, Dairy Technology, Food Chemistry, or related fields.
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience in food product or application development.
- Strong knowledge of ingredient interactions, sensory science, stability studies, and prototype development.
- Experience working with sweeteners, proteins, hydrocolloids, emulsifiers, flavors, or alternative proteins.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with precision-fermented ingredients.
- Knowledge of clean-label or plant-based product development.
- Familiarity with nutraceutical, functional food, or RTD beverage formulation.
- Sensory panel handling experience.
Why Join StrainX Biotech
- Opportunity to work with advanced, sustainable food ingredients.
- Hands-on role in developing prototypes for global B2B customers.
- Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment.
- Competitive salary, performance incentives, and ESOP opportunities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV with email Subject Line: Food Application Development Scientist – Application and a short note to: careers@strainx.in
Date: 20 & 21 Dec 2025
Time: 10 AM to 5 PM
Fee: Rs 4720
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