Probiotics – Biochemist

A Nutraceuticals – Probiotics Manufacturing Company in Dubai UAE is looking for a Biochemist

Job Responsibilities

• Study the biochemical properties of probiotic strains (Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, etc.) to determine their health benefits and stability.
• Develop and optimize fermentation processes for probiotic production.
• Analyze the interaction of probiotics with prebiotics and other functional ingredients.
• Conduct strain viability tests to enhance probiotic shelf life.
• Research the impact of probiotics on gut microbiota, immune function, and metabolic health.
• Perform chromatographic (HPLC, GC-MS) and spectroscopic (FTIR, UV-Vis) analyses to assess probiotic potency.
• Conduct microbiological tests to evaluate probiotic survivability under different processing and storage conditions.
• Ensure probiotic products comply with HACCP, ISO 22000, FDA, and EFSA guidelines.
• Investigate factors affecting probiotic stability in food , Bioptimizers and supplement formulations.
• Innovation & Product Development:

• Work with food technologists and nutritionists to develop new probiotic-based foods, beverages, and supplements.
• Formulate synbiotic products by combining probiotics with prebiotics for enhanced benefits.
• Optimize encapsulation techniques (e.g., microencapsulation, freeze-drying) to improve probiotic viability.
• Stay updated on emerging probiotic research, regulations, and consumer trends.

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

• Prepare technical reports, research papers, and regulatory submissions.
• Assist in obtaining GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status for new probiotic strains.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with global food safety and probiotic labeling laws.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Master’s or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 2-5 years in probiotic research, fermentation, or functional food development.

• Expertise in probiotic strain identification, genome sequencing, and metabolic profiling.
• Strong knowledge of fermentation technologies, bioactive compounds, and enzymatic processes.
• Experience in microbial culture techniques, cell viability assays, and probiotic formulation.
• Familiarity with bioreactors, spray-drying, and encapsulation technologies.
  Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of FDA, EFSA, FSANZ, and Codex Alimentarius guidelines on probiotics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with R&D, production, and quality assurance teams.
• Excellent documentation and research communication skills.