Microbiologist

**Responsibilities**:
The incumbent is responsible for conducting microbiological tests following Standard Operating

**Procedures (SOPs)**:

- Quality Assurance in Raw Milk:

- Timely analysis of microbiological parameters like SPC (Standard Plate Count), Coliform, etc.
- Collect swabs from machines to test cleaning efficiency
- Quality Assurance in Processing:

- Monitor processing parameters according to SOPs
- Swab for Cleaning-in-Place (CIP), Solo, sanitizers, and other parameters as specified in the SOP
- Quality Assurance in Finished Goods (FG):

- Check product quality against specifications and report deviations to the Manager-QA for further action
- Quality Assurance in Purchases:

- Check the quality of purchased materials against specifications and report deviations to the Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) and Purchasing department
- Quality Assurance in Plant Hygiene:

- Maintain guidelines for plant hygiene, cleanliness, and sanitation practices
- SOP Implementation in the Quality Department:

- Provide proper training and ensure the implementation of SOPs for all lab assistants
- Research and Development:

- Update products based on market requirements
- Continuously seek ways to improve and refine quality standards/practices
- Recommend cost-effective methods for producing the required quality product
- Market Complaints Handling and Responding:

- Receive complaints, investigate root causes, and prevent recurrence
- Market Samples and Reporting:

- Ensure timely completion of correct test results and their distribution
- Internal HACCP Audit:

- Conduct internal HACCP audits and communicate audit non-conformities to relevant personnel
- Upgration of Lab Facilities:

- Periodically upgrade lab facilities to meet product requirements
- Unshakable Documentation and Traceability:

- Ensure proper documentation following ISO norms and maintain traceability
- Statutory Compliance:

- List equipment and its calibration status, including the next due date
- Reporting:

- Send Data Quality Reports (DQRs)
- Maintain error-proof quality reports in the department
- Provide any special or investigative reports to enhance quality
- Conduct timely deviation analysis for necessary corrections

**General**:

- Comply with any other assignments given by management
- This job description does not restrict management's right to change assignments under its job rotation policy to suit the company's needs and individual growth opportunities

**Personal Attributes**:

- Be honest and trustworthy
- Be assertive and uphold quality without compromise
- Demonstrate strong work ethics
- Be driven by procedures and SOPs
- Be creative and analytical in New Product Development (NPD) or alternative process development
- Possess a solution-oriented mindset
- Prioritize a customer-centric approach over department-centricity

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person

**Speak with the employer**

+91 9944489254

Expected Start Date: 01/03/2024