Company Description Cifal Herbal Private Limited, founded in 1979, began as a food processing company specializing in value-added products from garden-fresh lime fruits. Located in Gudur, Andhra Pradesh, in the key citrus lime belt of Southern India, the company has grown to become the largest citrus lime processor in Asia. Over the years, it has diversified into botanical extracts and other nature-oriented products, expanding its presence in the herbal and natural ingredients sector. A distinctive strength of Cifal Herbal is its use of ethanol-based solvents in botanical extraction, supporting high-quality, efficient, and sustainable production processes. Professionals joining the company can expect to work in an established, innovation-driven setting with strong roots in natural product processing.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Research and Development Chemist role based in Gudur. The chemist will design, develop, and optimize formulations related to botanical extracts, citrus-based products, particularly Citrus Pectin ,



while ensuring alignment with product performance and safety standards. Daily responsibilities include planning and conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing chemical and physical properties, and maintaining accurate records of methods, data, and results. The role involves supporting quality control activities, troubleshooting product or process issues, and collaborating with production and technical teams to scale up successful formulations. The chemist will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, evaluate new raw materials and technologies, and ensure adherence to regulatory and company standards. Experience in Spray drying will be an additional advantage.

Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills and the ability to interpret experimental data and quality metrics.
Candidates should possess Research and Development (R&D;) experience in chemistry, botanical extracts, or related fields.

📌 Research And Development Chemist (Gudur)
🏢 Cifal Herbal Private
📍 Gudur