Job Description

Job Overview:

Food Research Lab (www.foodresearchlab.com), a Unit of Pepgra Healthcare Pvt Ltd. Pepgra is a leading global provider of advanced Contract Research, Development & Pilot manufacturing organization (CDMO), and regulatory and intellectual property (IP) expertise. We are geared up to support and accelerate the development and pilot manufacturing for food, beverages, nutraceuticals, supplements & herbals development.

Job Function

As a Subject Matter Expert, your primary role will be controlling the quality of food products; the development and delivery of innovative and exciting food & beverage, nutraceuticals, supplements and herbal products for today's modern consumers. You will play an important role in the product lifecycle, from concept to market launch, and finally to post-launch support. You will be working closely with food technologists and chemists to understand the microbiological robustness of food and beverage product formulation

Req. Qualification: M.Sc. in microbiology or biochemistry or related (essential) or related field is required.

Req. Experience: (2- 4) Years of relevant Experience as microbiologists (essential)

Req. Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to plan and execute experimental protocols.
• Excellent knowledge of electron microscopes, electronic equipment, chemical samples, stains and weighing equipment.
• Highly skilled in microbiology techniques (e.g. FDA-BAM, APHA, BIS, ASTM, ELISA) methodology, equipment and supplies.
• In-depth knowledge of laboratory tests used in microbiology work.
• Proficient in methods and practices of microbiological analysis.
• Great ability to prepare research papers and technical reports.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• Strong leader who displays accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong IT and math skills.
• Excellent laboratory skills.
• Willingness to keep up to date with current information and research.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new food and beverages, supplements and compounds, designing a process of production for these foods, packaging materials
• determining shelf life and microbiological and chemical testing of the new products / formulations.
• Growing microbes' cultures required for the product development and shelf-life study
• Maintain knowledge of various research methods and perform all manual operations on various supplies.
• Develop and maintain validation in all protocols for various environmental controls.
• Perform laboratory analysis on all materials after appropriate sterilization.
• Perform tests on component samples, identify any contamination, conduct an analysis and initiate corrective measures.
• Study various cultures of microorganisms in isolation according to standard inhibition and ensure control over moisture and temperature.
• Monitor all physiological and morphological characteristics and identify microorganisms.
• Perform tests on all incoming ingredients/raw materials and document all records.
• Develop and prepare research papers and documents for all protocols.
• Perform audits on various environmental programs and perform reviews.
• Develop various testing processes for all raw materials and equipment and monitor all finished products.
• Investigate all issues and prevent any GMP problems on samples.
• Maintain accurate records and perform tests on all activities conducted in the laboratory.
• Develop and document various microbiology laboratory processes and prepare final reports.
• Maintain purchase orders for all laboratory processes and monitor inventory.
• Coordinate with technicians, scientists and experts to complete work efficiently and within a time frame.
• Develop new food and beverages, supplements and compounds, designing a process of production for these foods, packaging materials
• determining shelf life and microbiological and chemical testing of the new products / formulations.
• Growing microbes' cultures required for the product development and shelf-life study
• Maintain knowledge of various research methods and perform all manual operations on various supplies.
• Develop and maintain validation in all protocols for various environmental controls.
• Perform laboratory analysis on all materials after appropriate sterilization.
• Perform tests on component samples, identify any contamination, conduct an analysis and initiate corrective measures.
• Study various cultures of microorganisms in isolation according to standard inhibition and ensure control over moisture and temperature.
• Monitor all physiological and morphological characteristics and identify microorganisms.
• Perform tests on all incoming ingredients/raw materials and document all records.
• Develop and prepare research papers and documents for all protocols.
• Perform audits on various environmental programs and perform reviews.
• Develop various testing processes for all raw materials and equipment and monitor all finished products.
• Investigate all issues and prevent any GMP problems on samples.
• Maintain accurate records and perform tests on all activities conducted in the laboratory.
• Develop and document various microbiology laboratory processes and prepare final reports.
• Maintain purchase orders for all laboratory processes and monitor inventory.
• Coordinate with technicians, scientists and experts to complete work efficiently and within a time frame.
• Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects according to established timelines and budgets.
• Communicating project updates and information to leadership and contributing to building flavour knowledge and capability for the R&D organization.
• Exemplify the Company's growth behaviour, being inclusive, iterative curious and empowered.
• Ensure that analysis results are provided in the best way possible, and possible recommended actions are derived and deal independently with complex issues.
• Implement guidelines and structures for documenting and managing the results of analyses in SAP.
• Implement in-house and statutory specifications and guidelines on hygiene, HACCP, food safety, occupational safety and environmental protection, ensuring that these are implemented in subordinate organizational units.

Employer Contact Number : 9566269922

Official Mail Id : careers@foodresearchlab.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ?20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Internet reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Quarterly bonus

Work Location: In person