Job openings for Chemist in Jarod Vadodara

. Technical Chemist - Nutraceutical Mints [3+ Years]
Title: Technical Chemist - Formulation & QC (Nutraceutical Mints)
Location: Vadodara Factory
Reports to: Production Head
Experience: Minimum 3 years in pharma/nutraceutical R&D or QC
CTC Range: ₹6.5-8 LPA (can adjust upward for 3-5 years experience)
Key Responsibilities
Develop and optimize formulations for functional energy/focus mints (e.g., ~40 mg caffeine + 40 mg L-theanine per mint) ensuring FSSAI Health Supplement compliance.
Conduct raw material quality checks (caffeine anhydrous, L-theanine, xylitol, flavours, sweeteners) using HPLC, titration and standard pharmacopeial methods.
Run stability studies (e.g., 40°C / 75% RH) to establish and document product shelf life for at least 18-24 months.
Design and monitor dissolution and disintegration profiles so that ≥80% of active ingredients are released within target melt time in the mouth.
Scale up from lab batches to pilot and commercial batches (10K-50K mints), prepare manufacturing instructions and process parameters.
Qualify and audit raw material vendors, set specifications and approve COAs.
Maintain all formulation, validation and QC documentation as per GMP and FSSAI requirements.
Must-Have Qualifications
B.Pharm / M.Pharm or M.Sc (Analytical / Organic / Pharmaceutical Chemistry).
3-6 years experience in pharma or nutraceutical formulation/QC (solid oral or confectionery preferred).
Hands-on experience with HPLC, UV spectroscopy and basic analytical method validation.
Working knowledge of Indian FSSAI regulations for Health Supplements / Nutraceuticals.
Key Deliverables (First 3-6 Months)
Within 1 month: FSSAI-compliant prototype formula and small pilot batch.
Within 3 months: Stability protocol plus 3‑month accelerated stability data.
Within 6 months: Validated commercial process for at least one mint SKU and complete technical dossier.