24 Aug
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Viencee Pharma Science
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Dehradun
24 Aug
Viencee Pharma Science
Dehradun
- We are looking for an experienced Gummy Chemist / R&D; Formulation Scientist with 4–6 years of hands-on experience in developing and optimizing nutraceutical, vitamin, mineral, herbal and functional gummies.
- The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end gummy product development, including formulation, trials, process optimization, stability studies, scale-up and technology transfer.
- Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize nutraceutical and functional gummy formulations.
- Handle formulations containing vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbal extracts, collagen, antioxidants and other active ingredients.
- Select and optimize gelling agents, sweeteners, flavors, colors, acids and functional excipients.
- Conduct laboratory-scale trials and evaluate texture, taste, appearance, hardness, chewability and stability.
- Optimize gummy formulations for pH, moisture, water activity, viscosity and shelf stability.
- Troubleshoot issues such as sticking, sweating, crystallization, deformation, poor texture, color changes and ingredient incompatibility.
- Conduct stability and compatibility studies and recommend suitable packaging conditions.
- Develop manufacturing processes and batch manufacturing parameters.
- Support scale-up from laboratory/pilot batches to commercial production.
- Prepare and maintain formulation sheets, trial reports, specifications, SOPs and product development documents.
- Coordinate with Production, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Regulatory and Procurement teams.
- Evaluate and qualify suitable raw materials and suppliers.
- Conduct comparative analysis of market products and develop cost-effective and innovative gummy formulations.
- Support product improvement based on sensory evaluation and customer/market requirements.
- Ensure formulations comply with applicable FSSAI and nutraceutical product requirements.
- Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of gummy formulation and manufacturing processes.
- Hands-on experience with pectin, gelatin and other gummy systems.
- Knowledge of sugar-free and low-sugar gummy formulations is preferred.
- Understanding of nutraceutical ingredients, active stability and ingredient compatibility.
- Knowledge of gummy cooking, depositing, molding, drying and coating processes.
- Good troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and food/nutraceutical quality requirements.
- * Positive documentation and communication skills.
- Educational Qualification
- B.Pharm / M.Pharm / M.Sc. Chemistry / Food Technology / Food Science / related qualification.
- Preferred Experience
- 4–6 years of relevant experience in gummy, nutraceutical, confectionery, food supplement or functional food product development.
📌 Gummies production chemist (Dehradun)
🏢 Viencee Pharma Science
📍 Dehradun