Job Description

We're Hiring: Beverage R&D / NPD Technologist

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana — On-site

Employment: Full-time, Temporary Contract (3–6 months)

Salary: 30,000–45,000 per month, depending on experience

Relocation: Assistance can be provided for the right candidate

Opportunity: Potential permanent position based on performance

Rithvahi Foods Pvt. Ltd. is building an integrated beverage company focused on developing and manufacturing innovative ready-to-drink beverages.

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Beverage R&D / NPD Technologist to work directly in our Hyderabad R&D lab and support the development of products from initial formulation through trials, optimisation, scale-up and manufacturing readiness.

What You'll Work On

Our beverage portfolio includes:

• Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) & Sparkling Beverages

• Energy Drinks

• Fruit Drinks

• Sports / Functional Drinks

• Basil Seed Beverages

• Future RTD beverage concepts

Key Responsibilities

• Develop beverage formulations and prototypes independently

• Conduct hands-on laboratory trials and formulation adjustments

• Optimise sweetness, acidity, flavour, mouthfeel, colour and overall sensory profile

• Measure and manage key parameters including pH, Brix and carbonation

• Work with flavours, concentrates, extracts, acids, sweeteners, stabilisers, preservatives and other beverage ingredients

• Conduct competitor benchmarking and sensory evaluations

• Evaluate ingredients and coordinate with flavour houses and ingredient suppliers

• Maintain accurate formulation records, trial sheets and technical documentation

• Conduct and monitor product stability trials

• Troubleshoot formulation and processing issues

• Support shelf-life and external laboratory testing activities

• Assist with scaling formulations from laboratory trials to pilot and commercial production

• Work closely with the wider R&D, regulatory, quality and manufacturing team

• Support development of SOPs and good laboratory practices as our internal R&D capability grows

Who We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in candidates with:

• Degree/Diploma in Food Technology, Food Science, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Beverage Technology or a related field

• Practical experience in beverage formulation / product development / R&D

• Previous hands-on experience developing RTD beverages

• Good understanding of beverage ingredients and their functions

• Practical knowledge of pH, Brix, sensory evaluation and product stability

• Strong laboratory discipline and documentation skills

• Ability to independently plan, execute and troubleshoot formulation trials

Experience with carbonated beverages, energy drinks, fruit beverages or functional beverages would be highly valuable.

The Opportunity

This is not a desk-based research position.

You will be physically working in the R&D lab, developing products, running trials, evaluating samples and helping us move successful formulations toward commercial manufacturing.

The initial appointment will be a 3–6 month contract. Candidates who demonstrate strong technical ability, ownership and performance may be offered a permanent position with Rithvahi Foods as we expand our R&D and manufacturing operations.

For candidates relocating to Hyderabad, relocation assistance can be discussed based on individual circumstances.

Interested candidates: Please send your CV along with a short description of your beverage R&D experience and the types of products you have previously developed.

Rithvahi Foods Pvt. Ltd.