Microbiologist (Food testing)

Mployee.me; India; On-site; INR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Mployee.me in Noida is seeking a Microbiologist responsible for microbiological testing and analysis to ensure quality and safety of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods, complying with food safety standards. The role involves hands-on lab work, hygiene monitoring, and collaboration with production teams for vegetarian and non-vegetarian lines.

You will perform environmental swabs, report deviations, assist root cause analysis, QA audits, and maintain lab records and

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Microbiology or related field.
• 2+ years of microbiological testing experience in the food industry.
• Familiar with HACCP, GMP, ISO, FSSAI regulations and lab calibration.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and strong documentation/reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing and analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished products.
• Perform routine swab tests for environmental monitoring, hygiene audits, and pathogen testing.
• Ensure timely reporting of deviations and assist in root cause analysis for microbiological issues.
• Support plant quality control and audits; ensure product safety and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain lab documentation and calibration logs; record test results and observations.
• Validate and verify sanitation procedures to meet microbiological standards.
• Coordinate with quality, production, maintenance and other departments for corrective actions.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Documentation & reporting

Team coordination

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Microbiology

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Calibration procedures

Job description

Job Summary

The Microbiologist will be responsible for microbiological testing and analysis to ensure the quality and safety of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods, in compliance with food safety standards and regulatory requirements. The role involves hands-on lab work, hygiene monitoring, and coordination with production teams to maintain food safety for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian product lines.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing and analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished products of all the food (vegetarian and non-vegetarian) items.
• Perform routine swab tests for environmental monitoring, hygiene audits, and pathogen testing.
• Ensure timely reporting of deviations and assist in root cause analysis for microbiological issues.
• Support plant quality control and audits. Ensure product safety and compliance with HACCP, FSSAI, ISO, and other regulatory standards.
• Maintain lab documentation and calibration logs. Prepare and maintain accurate records of all test results and observations.
• Validate and verify sanitation procedures to ensure compliance with microbiological standards.
• Coordinate with quality and production, maintenance and other departments for corrective and preventive actions.

Who can apply

• Candidates with a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Microbiology, or related field.
• Proven experience with at least 2 years of microbiological testing in the food industry.
• Must be familiar with HACCP, GMP, ISO, FSSAI regulations, and experience with lab equipment and calibration.
• Should be detail-oriented, analytical, and have good documentation and reporting skills.

Place of Operations

Noida

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