Job Title Lab Assistant - Food Quality Assurance Location Thane West Ghodbunder Department Quality Assurance Quality Control Employment Type Full time Salary - 15000 to 25000 PM Role Summary The Lab Assistant will support the Quality Assurance department in conducting laboratory analysis monitoring food quality and ensuring strict adherence to FSSAI Food Safety and Standards Authority of India regulations The role involves food testing documentation compliance with Schedule 4 requirements maintenance of hygiene standards and assisting in audit preparedness Key Responsibilities 1 Laboratory Testing Analysis Conduct routine chemical microbiological and physical tests on raw materials in-process and finished food products Perform tests such as pH moisture fat ash acidity TSS microbiological plate counts etc Prepare standard solutions reagents and maintain cleanliness of the laboratory Operate lab equipment like pH meter refractometer microbiological incubator moisture analyzer and weighing balance 2 Quality Assurance Control Check and verify incoming raw materials and packaging materials as per company and FSSAI specifications Monitor CCPs OPRPs as per HACCP FSMS requirements Maintain sample retention and perform shelf-life study testing Report any abnormalities to the QA Manager immediately 3 FSSAI FSMS Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with FSSAI Food Safety Standards Act 2006 Food Safety and Standards Food Product Standards Food Additives Regulations Schedule 4 Hygiene Requirements and all applicable notifications Assist during FSSAI inspections internal audits and surveillance audits Help maintain mandatory documentation required for FSSAI Licensing GMP GHP and HACCP 4 Documentation Record Keeping Maintain laboratory test reports calibration logs environmental monitoring records and batch-wise quality documentation Follow SOPs for data entry record maintenance and document control as per FSMS requirements Prepare quality-related reports and ensure accuracy in