Scientist (Probiotcs and Fermentation)

Gut & Beyond; Mysuru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Gut & Beyond is seeking a Scientist (Probiotics & Fermentation) in Mysore to lead probiotic strain management and fermentation optimization. The role spans lab-scale to pilot-scale operations, ensuring culture purity, viability, and product quality.

You will design experiments, perform microbiological assays, and support development of nutraceutical formulations while upholding GLP/GMP and FSSAI/ISO 22000 standards. Collaboration with R&D and production teams is essential.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Fermentation Technology, or related field.
• Experience in probiotics, fermentation, microbiology, or nutraceutical research.
• Familiarity with GLP, GMP, ISO 22000, and FSSAI regulations.

Responsibilities

• Handle, identify and maintain probiotic strains ensuring culture purity and viability.
• Design and execute fermentation experiments: fermentation optimization, strain stability, microbial performance.
• Manage lab-scale and pilot-scale fermentation processes, monitor growth and production yields.
• Support development of nutraceutical and probiotic formulations; ensure shelf-life stability.
• Conduct microbiological assays including CFU enumeration and purity testing.
• Maintain GLP and GMP compliance in the lab.
• Ensure workflows comply with FSSAI regulations and ISO 22000; assist regulatory docs.
• Analyze data and provide insights to R&D and production teams.
• Maintain records of experimental data, fermentation logs, SOPs, and regulatory docs.

Skills

Probiotic strains

GMP/GLP ISO 22000

Microbiological analysis

Fermentation optimization

Documentation skills

Education

MSc/PhD in Microbiology or related

Job description

Job Description – Scientist (Probiotics & Fermentation)

Company: Gut & Beyond

Location: Mysore, Karnataka

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 1–5 years of experience in probiotics, fermentation, microbiology, or nutraceutical research.

Qualifications: M.Sc. or PhD in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Fermentation Technology, or a related field.

About Gut & Beyond

Gut & Beyond is a wellness-focused brand committed to improving gut health through science-backed probiotic and nutraceutical products. The company focuses on research-driven innovation in probiotics, fermentation, and microbiology to develop high-quality products that support digestive health and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Microbial Management: Demonstrate strong hands-on expertise in handling, identifying, and maintaining probiotic strains, ensuring culture purity and viability throughout the R&D process.

Experimental Design: Design and execute experiments based on project requirements, focusing on fermentation optimization, strain stability, and microbial performance.

Fermentation Scaling: Manage lab-scale and pilot-scale fermentation processes, monitoring growth parameters, metabolic activity, and production yields.

Product Development: Support the development of new nutraceutical and probiotic formulations, ensuring efficacy, quality, and shelf-life stability.

Analytical Testing: Conduct routine microbiological assays, including CFU enumeration, purity testing, and biochemical profiling of microbial cultures.

Quality & Compliance: Maintain laboratory practices in accordance with GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards.

Regulatory Oversight: Ensure laboratory and product workflows comply with FSSAI regulations and ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System standards, and support regulatory documentation and compliance activities.

Data Analysis: Analyze experimental results and provide insights to R&D and production teams to improve fermentation processes and product performance.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of experimental data, fermentation logs, SOPs, and regulatory documentation.

Preferred Skills

• Strong knowledge of probiotic strains, microbial culture handling, and fermentation processes.
• Understanding of GMP practices, GLP standards, ISO 22000, and FSSAI regulatory requirements.
• Experience with microbiological analysis, fermentation optimization, and product stability testing.
• Good analytical, research, and documentation skills.