Swapnil Mohite
Formulation Specialist | Food, Nutraceuticals, Herbal extraction, Fortification & Dietary Supplements
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About
Results-driven Formulation Specialist with 12+ years of progressive experience in R&D, scale-up, and commercialization of nutraceutical, functional food, fortified foods, and dietary supplement products. Proven track record of delivering patent-approved innovations, managing cross-functional projects, and ensuring regulatory compliance with FSSAI and food safety standards. Adept in solid, liquid, and powder dosage forms, microencapsulation, herbal extraction, and bioavailability optimization.
Experience
Formulation Specialist at BWPBiotics Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. (2022-01 – Present)
Department: Formulation – Food & Nutraceuticals
- Design and optimize formulations for functional foods, nutraceuticals, and dietary supplements across solid, liquid, and powder dosage forms.
- Evaluate raw materials, functional ingredients, and bioactive compounds for nutritional efficacy and stability.
- Develop scalable processes for blending, encapsulation, and extraction to ensure batch consistency.
- Establish and validate testing protocols for quality, bioavailability, and shelf-life studies.
- Ensure adherence to FSSAI and food safety standards including labelling and overages.
- Collaborate with packaging and marketing teams to deliver consumer-ready products.
- Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to drive product innovation.
Assistant Manager – R&D at Virchow Biotech Pvt. Ltd. (2021-01 – 2022-12)
Department: R&D – Nutraceuticals
- Formulation and development of nutraceutical products using microencapsulation, herbal extraction, and SCFE techniques.
- Developed products in Soft Gel Capsule, Hard Gel Capsule, Tablet, BFS, and Gummies dosage forms.
- Performed analytical method development and validation for new products.
- Managed technology transfer, scale-up, and licensing for domestic and export commercialization.
Plant In-Charge – Production at Geeta Refinery Pvt. Ltd. (2019-01 – 2021-12)
- Directed large-scale phospholipid solvent extraction processes to optimize yield and purity.
- Monitored critical process parameters and resolved technical bottlenecks to minimize downtime.
- Managed bulk phospholipid supply for food, pharma, and animal feed industries.
- Coordinated domestic and international logistics to ensure seamless customs and regulatory compliance.
- Aligned production schedules with volatile global market demands and stakeholder expectations.
Research Assistant – R&D at Abhay Cotex / Nutriton Pvt. Ltd. (2014-01 – 2019-12)
- Research scientific literature and patents.
- Conduct laboratory experiments and trials.
- Collect and record raw experimental data.
- Calibrate and maintain lab equipment.
- Manage inventory and order laboratory supplies.
- Adhere to safety guidelines and waste disposal protocols.
Education
B.E. in Biotechnology Engineering – KIT's College of Engineering, Kolhapur (2012-01 – 2013-12)
HSC in Science – Bharat Jr. College, Buldana (2007-01 – 2008-12)
SSC – Bharat Vidyalaya, Buldana (2005-01 – 2006-12)
