Scientist - Probiotics & Fermentation

Job Description – Scientist (Probiotics & Fermentation)

Company:

Gut & Beyond Location:

570018, Mysore, Karnataka Employment Type:

Full-Time Experience :

1–5 years of experience

in probiotics, fermentation, microbiology, or nutraceutical research. Q ualifications :

B.Sc or M.Sc. 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 .