Organization: ACIC-SVERI Pandharpur ARISE Foundation (supported by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog) Location: Pandharpur, Maharashtra Employment Type: Full time Travel: 20% – 30% (field visits, community demonstrations, rural outreach) Salary Range: Rs 18,000-25,000 per month (Based on skills and Experience)

Position Overview

We are looking for a proactive, hands-on Lab Assistant / Technical Operator for a pilot-scale Food Processing & Product Development Lab equipped with small scale machinery across dairy, grain, fruits & vegetables, bakery, and packaging domains, to oversee day-to-day lab operations, operate and maintain small-scale processing equipment, assist in product standardization trials, and train grassroots entrepreneurs and rural community members.

Key Responsibilities

- Machinery Operation & Maintenance (Core Role) Hands-on operation of pilot/small-scale equipment across multiple food streams like Fruits & Vegetables, Dairy/Milk, Grains & Bakery and Packaging & Branding. Carry out routine servicing, minor mechanical troubleshooting, cleaning, lubrication, and calibration of machinery. Execute and record Preventive Maintenance. Develop SOPs for Equipment and Machineries. Maintain and adhere to machine operation protocols, logbooks, and hygiene/safety standards (GMP/GHP).
- Lab & R&D; Standardization Support Assist startups, and innovators in recipe trials, pilot batch runs, and product development and standardization. Maintain accurate records of raw material intake, pilot batch runs, production yield, and inventory. Keep the lab strictly compliant with FSSAI hygiene guidelines and laboratory safety norms.
- Community Engagement & Training Conduct practical demonstrations and hands-on machine training for rural youth, farmers,



women’s self-help groups (SHGs), and local micro-entrepreneurs. Simplify technical concepts into easily understandable language (Marathi/Hindi) to boost confidence among rural beneficiaries. Travel (20-25%) to nearby villages, clusters, or demonstration sites for technology dissemination, survey visits, or community camps.
- Sales & Marketing Assist & Execute in the Market Survey, sales and marketing of food products developed through the lab and by community. Establish and maintain relationships with local retailers, distributors, vendors, and potential business partners. Promote food processing lab facilities, machinery, services, and developed food products among farmers, startups, SHGs, and local entrepreneurs. Participate in exhibitions, trade fairs, promotional campaigns, and community outreach activities. Required Qualifications & Experience Diploma / Degree in Food Technology / Food Engineering / Food Processing, OR Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering. 1 to 4 years of hands-on experience in operating small-scale food processing equipment, food manufacturing plants, or incubation/training labs. Fluent in Marathi OR Hindi (essential for community interaction) and English (Preferred). About the Organization ACIC SVERI - ARISE Foundation is an Atal Community Innovation Centre established to nurture grassroots innovators, rural entrepreneurs, self-help groups (SHGs), and startups. We focus on enhancing rural livelihoods by providing infrastructure, technology access, and incubation support to transform local resources into sustainable business ventures. For more information, please contact

Divyank Raj Pathak: (phone hidden) and [email protected] Kindly Apply for the Job Role by clicking the link: https://forms.gle/nC8SGK5s1iM1kBy1A

📌 Lab Assistant Technical Assistant – Food Processing (Maharashtra)
🏢 ACIC-SVERI PANDHARPUR ARISE FOUNDATION
📍 Maharashtra