Pharmaceutical Formulation & Encapsulation Scientist

Vitaliz Biosciences; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitaliz Biosciences in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is seeking a skilled Formulation Scientist to develop and optimize pharmaceutical formulations and encapsulation systems for capsule dosage forms, focusing on sensitive components. The ideal candidate has a Masters or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and 3 to 5 years of experience in the field.

This role involves designing formulations, applying encapsulation technologies, conducting trials, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of ingredient interactions and the ability to work in shifts.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in formulation and encapsulation in pharmaceutical, food or nutraceutical applications.
• Strong understanding of ingredient interactions, stability, and release mechanisms in food matrices.
• Ability to work in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop formulations for functional foods, nutraceuticals, and food ingredients.
• Apply encapsulation technologies to protect sensitive compounds.
• Evaluate stability, release behavior, and performance of encapsulated ingredients.
• Conduct laboratory trials, pilot studies, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including R&D, quality, and product development.
• Document experimental methods and technical reports.

Skills

Formulation Scientist

Encapsulation Scientist

Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist

Food & Nutraceutical R&D Scientist

Nutraceutical Formulation Scientist

Capsule Dosage Form Scientist

Encapsulation technologies

Microencapsulation

Spray drying

Pelletization

Liposomes

Coacervation

Capsule dosage forms

Lipid-based formulations

Education

Masters or PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field

Job description

This position involves the development and optimization of pharmaceutical formulations and encapsulation systems for capsule dosage forms, functional foods, nutraceuticals, and food ingredients, with a focus on enhancing stability, performance, and delivery of sensitive components.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop formulations for functional foods, nutraceuticals, and food ingredients
• Apply encapsulation technologies to protect sensitive compounds (e.g., flavors, vitamins, probiotics, bioactives)
• Develop encapsulated systems for capsule filling, including powders, granules, pellets, beads, microspheres, and lipid‑based fills
• Evaluate stability, release behavior, and performance of encapsulated ingredients under food processing and storage conditions
• Conduct laboratory trials, pilot studies, and data analysis
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including R&D, quality, and product development
• Document experimental methods, results, and technical reports in compliance with food industry standards

Qualification and Experience

• Masters or PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field
• 3 to 5 years of experience in formulation and encapsulation in pharmaceutical, food or nutraceutical applicationsExpertise in encapsulation approaches such as emulsions, pelletization, spray drying, spray congealing, fluid‑bed coating, liposomes, coacervation, and polymer‑based microencapsulation
• Strong understanding of ingredient interactions, stability, and release mechanisms in food matrices
• Ability to work in shifts. Preferably Male.

Skills

• Formulation Scientist
• Encapsulation Scientist
• Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist
• Food & Nutraceutical R&D Scientist
• Nutraceutical Formulation Scientist
• Capsule Dosage Form Scientist
• Encapsulation technologies
• Microencapsulation
• Spray drying
• Pelletization
• Liposomes
• Coacervation
• Capsule dosage forms
• Lipid‑based formulations