Job Purpose To lead and execute the development, optimization, scale-up and technology transfer of syrup and oral liquid formulations, including Ayurvedic, herbal and nutraceutical products, from laboratory development through pilot and commercial manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Develop new syrups, oral solutions, oral suspensions and other liquid dosage forms from concept to commercialization.
Select and optimize suitable active ingredients, herbal extracts, sweeteners, preservatives, flavours, colours, viscosity modifiers, solubilizers, suspending agents and other excipients.
Develop sugar-based, sugar-free and low-calorie syrup formulations.
Work on formulations containing herbal extracts, botanical actives, Bhasmas, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other functional ingredients.
Address formulation challenges such as poor solubility, precipitation, crystallization, sedimentation, phase separation, colour change and incompatibility.
Optimize pH, viscosity, specific gravity, Brix, preservative concentration and microbial stability.




Conduct compatibility studies between active ingredients, herbal extracts and excipients.
Work closely with Production, QA, QC, Engineering and Packaging development teams.
Candidate Profile
Experience: 3–8 years in formulation development, preferably with significant hands-on experience in syrups/oral liquids.
Education: M. Pharma / M.Sc. /Ph.D./ relevant qualification.
Solid practical understanding of liquid dosage-form development.
Valuable scientific and analytical problem-solving ability.
Experience in documentation and technical report preparation.
Ability to independently plan formulation trials and interpret results.
Positive understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical/herbal manufacturing practices.
Solid coordination skills with production and quality functions.
Reduction in development and scale-up timelines.
Successful resolution of manufacturing and stability problems.

📌 Formulation Development Scientist – Syrup & Oral Liquid Formulations Haridwar
🏢 Patanjali Research Foundation
📍 Haridwar