Key Responsibilities

1. Microbiological Testing & Analysis

- Conduct microbiological testing of raw materials, semi-finished products, finished food products, and water samples.
- Perform microbial analysis for parameters such as Total Plate Count (TPC), Coliforms, E. coli, Yeast & Mould, Salmonella, and other relevant pathogens, as applicable.
- Collect and maintain samples as per the defined sampling plan and testing protocols.
- Monitor microbiological trends and identify potential contamination risks.
- Coordinate with external NABL-accredited laboratories for specialized testing, as required.

2. Quality Assurance & Food Safety

- Monitor food safety practices across food preparation, cooking, cooling, storage, packing, and dispatch.
- Verify compliance with food safety standards, SOPs, GMP, GHP, HACCP principles, and applicable FSSAI requirements.
- Monitor critical control points, temperature logs, and food handling practices.
- Ensure adherence to personal hygiene, sanitation, and cross-contamination prevention protocols.
- Support shelf-life studies and product validation through appropriate microbiological testing.

4. Documentation & Compliance

- Maintain microbiological test reports, sampling records, hygiene inspection reports, and sanitation records.
- Ensure proper documentation of non-conformities, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and product release decisions.
- Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.




- Assist in maintaining food safety documentation and quality management systems.

5. Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions

- Identify, report, and investigate microbiological failures and food safety deviations.
- Coordinate with production and kitchen operations teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure that non-conforming products are appropriately identified, held, and prevented from unintended release.
- Recommend process improvements to reduce contamination risks and improve product consistency.

Educational Qualification

- B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
- Candidates with relevant food industry experience will be preferred.

Experience

- 46 years of relevant experience in microbiology, food quality control, or food safety.
- Experience in a central kitchen, food manufacturing unit, ready-to-eat, or packaged food industry will be preferred.

Required Skills

- Knowledge of food microbiology, foodborne pathogens, and contamination control.
- Practical understanding of microbiological sampling, testing, and laboratory hygiene.
- Knowledge of FSSAI requirements, GMP, GHP, HACCP, and sanitation procedures.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and prepare quality reports.
- Solid analytical, observation, and problem-solving skills.
- Good coordination and communication skills to work with production and operations teams.

📌 Senior Executive - Quality Assurance (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Hocco Industries
📍 Ahmedabad