Formulation Development Scientist Syrup & Oral Liquid Formulations

Job Description

Formulation Development Scientist Syrup & Oral Liquid Formulations

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.
• Strong practical understanding of liquid dosage-form development.
• Good scientific and analytical problem-solving ability.
• Experience in documentation and technical report preparation.
• Ability to independently plan formulation trials and interpret results.
• Good understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical/herbal manufacturing practices.
• Strong coordination skills with production and quality functions.
• Reduction in development and scale-up timelines.
• Successful resolution of manufacturing and stability problems.