LABORATORY QC / MICROBIOLOGIST

Jobitus; Raipur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Hydrocolloids in Gandhidham, India, is seeking a seasoned QA/QC Manager to own quality assurance and control across processing and export lines. You will lead laboratory operations, set product quality standards, and drive compliance with FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, GMP+ FSA, Halal, Kosher, and FSSAI.

The role requires 5+ years in QA/QC leadership in food industries and a Lead Auditor certification or HACCP/GMP+ training, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills to coach teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Agro-Processing, or related field.
• 5+ years of QA/QC leadership experience in food processing or export industries.
• Lead Auditor certification in FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 or HACCP/GMP+ training is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance integrated quality management systems (FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, GMP+ FSA, Halal, Kosher, FSSAI).
• Lead internal quality audits and coordinate external/regulatory/customer audits.
• Oversee lab testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products across lines.
• Establish raw material specs, evaluate supplier quality, and resolve vendor non-conformances.
• Ensure export shipments comply with country regulations and phytosanitary rules.
• Drive root-cause analyses and implement CAPA across operations.
• Lead and train QA/QC team and plant personnel on SOPs and food safety policies.

Skills

QA Leadership

Auditing

Lab Management

Team Leadership

CAPA

Food Safety

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Food Technology/Biotechnology/Chemistry/Agro-Processing

Job description

Indian Hydrocolloids is a premier manufacturer and exporter specializing in high-quality Gums & Hydrocolloids, Spices, Herbs, Grains, Animal Feed Raw Materials, and Agro Products. Committed to international standards of food safety, quality, and traceability, our operations are certified under FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, GMP+ FSA, Halal, Kosher, and FSSAI.

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented QA/QC Manager to lead our Quality Assurance and Quality Control departments in Gandhidham. The ideal candidate will take end-to-end ownership of product quality, food safety compliance, laboratory operations, and international regulatory standards across all our processing and export product lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Systems & Certifications: Maintain, audit, and enhance integrated management systems for FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, GMP+ FSA, Halal, Kosher, and FSSAI.
• Audit Leadership: Lead internal quality audits and serve as the primary point of contact for external, regulatory, third-party, and customer audits.
• Lab & Testing Management: Oversee raw material, inline processing, and finished goods testing for hydrocolloids, spices, herbs, grains, and agro-products.
• Supplier & Raw Material Quality: Establish raw material specs, evaluate supplier quality, and resolve vendor non-conformances.
• Export Compliance: Ensure all outgoing shipments comply with country-specific import/export regulations, phytosanitary requirements, and customer quality parameters.
• CAPA & Continuous Improvement: Drive root-cause analyses for customer complaints and internal non-conformances; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Team Leadership & Training: Direct and train the QA/QC team, lab technicians, and plant personnel on food safety policies, hygiene protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Agro-Processing, or a related scientific field.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in QA/QC leadership, preferably within food processing, hydrocolloids/gums, spices, or agro-export industries.
• Certifications: Lead Auditor certification in FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 or training in HACCP/GMP+ is highly desable