Care Nutrition Limited (CNL)
Department: Research & Development (R&D)
Location: Factory, Nanakhi, Sonargaon, Narayanganj
Reporting To: Management / Head of Department
ABOUT CARE NUTRITION LIMITED
Care Nutrition Limited (CNL) is a purpose-driven nutrition company committed to developing products that bring nutrition, quality and enjoyment together for mothers and families.
Our portfolio includes products such as chocolate bread spread, soft drink powder, chocolate and other fortified nutritional snacks and food products.
Our purpose is rooted in a simple belief:
WE BELIEVE THAT A MOTHER HAS THE RIGHT TO DEMAND THE HIGHEST QUALITY NUTRITIOUS SNACKS FOR HER AND HER FAMILY - ALWAYS!
This belief shapes how we develop, formulate, manufacture and improve every product.
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Research & Development professional who can turn this purpose into great products, robust formulations and scalable innovations.
ROLE PURPOSE
- The Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – Research & Development will be responsible for driving product development, product improvement, formulation, fortification, trials, scale-up and technical innovation across CNL's portfolio.
- The role will translate consumer needs, nutritional objectives, product concepts and business opportunities into commercially viable products that are:
- Nutritious | Safe | Enjoyable | Consistent | Scalable | Cost-effective
- The position will work closely with Quality Assurance, Production, Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing and Finance to take products from idea → formulation → trial → validation → commercialisation → continuous improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead new product development and existing product improvement from concept, formulation and trials through scale-up and commercialisation.
- Develop and optimise food formulations and fortified products, balancing nutrition, taste, quality, stability and cost.
- Plan and execute laboratory, pilot and factory trials, ensuring successful transfer from R&D to commercial production.
- Develop and maintain product formulations, specifications, trial reports and other technical documentation.
- Conduct sensory evaluation, shelf-life and product stability studies and translate findings into product improvements.
- Evaluate new ingredients, technologies and alternative raw materials to improve product quality, nutrition and cost efficiency.
- Work closely with Production, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to solve technical challenges and deliver projects on time.
- Support product renovation, cost optimisation and process improvement without compromising food safety, nutritional intent or consumer experience.
- Ensure R&D activities comply with relevant food safety, regulatory and quality requirements.
- Build a structured and innovation-driven R&D approach and continuously strengthen technical capability within the team.
Why This Role Matters
At CNL, R&D is where the purpose becomes the product.
We expect this role to create products that are not only great tasting and commercially viable, but also worthy of the trust of the mothers and families we serve.
If you are passionate about creating better food through science, innovation and purpose, we would like to hear from you.
“Candidates with relevant experience are only encouraged to apply”
“High Career Growth Opportunity”
