Sheekharr is a leading ingredients solutions provider. We turn cereals, fruits, vegetables and other plant materials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals etc, etc.
Our innovative ingredients help customers stay on trend with simple ingredients and gluten-free or high-fiber foods that appeal to today’s consumers.
Our company addresses current and future societal challenges by unlocking the potential of nature to offer the best ingredients for diverse industries.
Job Title: Cheese Expert – Research & Development (R&D)
📍 Location: Navi Mumbai
💼 Experience: 5–8 Years
🎓 Qualification: B.Tech / M.Tech in Dairy Technology, Food Technology
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Cheese Expert to lead our Research & Development (R&D) initiatives in the cheese division. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of cheese science, process optimization, and product innovation.
This is a core R&D role that combines scientific expertise, creativity, and practical implementation — ideal for someone passionate about creating unique cheese experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Development & Innovation
- Conceptualize, formulate, and develop new cheese products (Mozzarella, Cheddar, Processed, Gouda, Brie, Artisan, and specialty cheeses).
- Conduct experiments, trials, and sensory evaluations to optimize product texture, flavor, and functionality.
- Innovate with cultures, enzymes, emulsifiers, and stabilizers to create differentiated cheese products.
Process & Technology Development
- Design and standardize processing parameters (temperature, pH, coagulation, stretching, ripening).
- Collaborate with production teams to scale lab trials to pilot and commercial levels.
- Identify and validate new equipment, technologies, and automation solutions for cheese processing.
- Optimize yield, cost efficiency, and quality consistency through process improvements.
Quality & Compliance
- Define and implement quality control parameters and analytical methods for R&D and production.
- Ensure all formulations comply with FSSAI and international food safety standards.
- Document experimental data, formulations, process conditions, and results in detailed R&D reports.
Desired Candidate Profile
- B.Tech / M.Tech in Dairy Technology, Food Technology, or Food Science.
- 5–8 years of hands-on experience in cheese product development and process innovation.
- Strong technical knowledge of cheese chemistry, microbiology, starter cultures, and aging processes.
- Proven track record of developing and commercializing cheese products.
- Familiarity with pilot-scale and industrial cheese-making equipment.
- Passion for research, innovation, and continuous learning in dairy science.
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