R&D Intern (Food Innovation)

R&D Intern (Food Innovation) SimplyGods

Duration: 3 months

Location: Rabale, Navi Mumbai (On-site)

Openings: 2

At SimplyGods, were building the future of functional, Wholesome Food - making everyday nutrition smarter, cleaner, and actually enjoyable. We have opening of 2 R&D Interns to work directly with the founders on new product development. (NPD).

What Youll Do

• Work on new product development (NPD) for innovative food products
• Assist in formulation trials, recipe development, and prototyping
• Conduct ingredient research (functional ingredients, clean-label alternatives)
• Support kitchen/lab trials, testing, and documentation
• Participate in tasting sessions and rapid iteration cycles
• Benchmark products against market leaders and emerging trends
• Collaborate with founders on MVP launches and pilot testing

Who You Are

• Background in Food Technology, Nutrition, Food Science, or related field
• Strong interest in functional foods and clean-label innovation
• Hands-on and comfortable working in a kitchen/lab setup
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to move fast and experiment
• Someone who enjoys building from scratch, not just following SOPs
• Prior experience in food formulation, particularly with protein, fiber and functional ingredient systems, is preferred
• Working knowledge of shelf-life studies, including stability, microbial considerations, and packaging impact

What Youll Get

• Direct exposure to building a food startup from 01
• Work closely with founders and contribute to real product launches
• Real ownership (not just shadow work)
• Competitive stipend
• Potential full-time offer (PPO) based on performance