Company Description AVLA NETTOS EXPORTS is a seafood processing company specializing in a range of products including cephalopods, Babylonia spirata, decapods, and other marine species. The company operates advanced processing plants with a daily capacity of 70 metric tonnes and a cold storage capacity of over 500 containers.

With a robust focus on quality, AVLA NETTOS EXPORTS has established itself as a leading frozen seafood supplier in Southern India. Team members work in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment that supports high standards in food safety, hygiene, and consistency.

Role Description The Food Technologist role is a full-time, on-site position based in Kollam.

The Food

Technologist will oversee product quality and safety across seafood processing operations, including monitoring production parameters, conducting sensory evaluations, and ensuring compliance with food technology standards and regulatory requirements. Day-to-day tasks include performing laboratory analyses, supervising quality control checks, documenting test results, and supporting process improvement initiatives. The role also involves collaborating with production teams on new product development, optimizing processing methods, and maintaining strict hygiene and sanitation practices in line with industry best standards.

The Food

Technologist will prepare technical reports, assist in audits,



and contribute to training staff on quality and food safety protocols.

Qualifications

- Strong foundation in Food Technology and applied food science, preferably with experience in seafood processing or related industries.
- Proficiency in Sensory Evaluation techniques to assess product quality, consistency, and shelf-life characteristics.
- Hands-on Laboratory Skills, including sample preparation, microbiological testing, and basic chemical analysis relevant to food products.
- Experience in Quality Control, including process monitoring, documentation, corrective actions, and familiarity with HACCP and food safety standards.
- Exposure to Research and Development (R&D;), including supporting new product trials, improving formulations, and optimizing processing parameters.
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Fisheries Science, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong attention to detail, data recording accuracy, and ability to follow standard operating procedures and regulatory guidelines.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with production, quality, and management teams on-site.
- Knowledge of national and international food safety regulations applicable to frozen seafood exports is an advantage.

📌 Food Technologist (Kollam)
🏢 AVLA NETTOS EXPORTS
📍 Kollam