Techno - Commercial Scientist (Formulation specialist and production Scientist)

About DE3PBIO

DE3PBIO is a deep-tech ingredient innovation company focused on nutraceuticals, functional foods, precision fermentation-derived ingredients, and advanced formulation solutions. We work at the intersection of science, scale-up, and commercialization, developing high-value ingredients for beverages, powders, and health-focused consumer products.

Role Description (Formulation Scientist)

* Develop and optimize formulations for nutraceutical powders, functional beverages, and ingredient systems.

* Work on flavor profiling, masking, and enhancement to improve taste and sensory performance.

* Conduct bench trials, pilot trials, and support scale-up to commercial manufacturing.

* Ensure formulation stability, solubility, and consistency across batches.

* Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Production teams for product development and commercialization.

* Maintain accurate documentation including formulations, SOPs, and technical specifications.

* Troubleshoot formulation and flavor challenges such as bitterness, off-notes, and stability issues.

* Support raw material evaluation, supplier coordination, and product validation trials.

Key Skills & Competencies

* Strong understanding of flavour science and formulation techniques.

* Experience in sensory evaluation and taste optimization.

* Knowledge of powder and beverage formulation systems.

* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

* Ability to work in lab, pilot, and manufacturing environments.

* Good documentation and data-handling skills.

* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup-driven environment.

Role Description (Production specialist)

• Execute and manage production batches for nutraceutical powders, functional ingredients, and beverages, including spray drying, mixing, homogenization, drying, and packaging operations.
• Support process optimization and scale-up from lab and pilot scale to commercial manufacturing, ensuring consistency, yield optimization, and product stability.
• Operate and monitor spray drying systems, including feed preparation, process parameter control, and troubleshooting production issues such as low yield, clogging, or moisture variability.
• Maintain accurate batch manufacturing records (BMRs), production logs, and material balance calculations in compliance with GMP, FSSAI, and internal quality standards.
• Coordinate with Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and external manufacturing partners (OEMs/CMOs) to support trials, pilot runs, and commercial production.
• Support raw material inspection, supplier coordination, and in-process quality checks, ensuring adherence to specifications and production timelines.
• Assist in technology transfer, validation batches, and customer sample production as required.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of spray drying and powder technology.
• Familiarity with nutraceutical ingredients (proteins, peptides, vitamins, minerals, probiotics, plant extracts).
• Ability to work in pilot and manufacturing environments.
• Strong documentation and data-handling skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup-driven environment.

Qualifications

* MSc / MTech / BTech in Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology, or related field.

* Understanding of functional ingredients like vitamins, minerals, caffeine, plant extracts, etc.

• * Knowledge of regulatory standards such as FSSAI and quality systems.

Why Join DE3PBIO

* Work on cutting-edge nutraceutical and functional ingredient innovation.

* High ownership role with exposure to R&D, formulation, and commercialization.

* Opportunity to grow with a science-led, global-focused company.