Urgent opening for Dairy Microbiologist in Milk Food & Beverages Company @ Ambala.Experience - 2 to 3 years in Dairy MicrobiologistSalary - 30,000 Per MonthA dairy microbiologist studies, monitors, and controls microorganisms in milk and dairy products to ensure safety, quality, and shelf-life. They manage beneficial bacteria for fermentation (e.g., cheese, yogurt, probiotics) while controlling spoilage organisms and pathogens like E. coli or Listeria. These professionals work in quality control, R&D, and production, auditing processing plants, and analyzing milk samples for contaminants. Key Responsibilities and Roles:Quality Assurance & Control: Ensuring products meet safety standards, including ISO 22000 and FSSAI regulations.Product Safety Testing: Screening raw and finished products for pathogens such as Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus.Starter Culture Management: Selecting and managing microbial cultures for yogurt, dahi, and cheese production.Shelf-life Analysis: Monitoring products for spoilage organisms like Bacillus spp..Research & Development: Investigating probiotics, improving flavor profiles, and developing new dairy technologies. Skills and Requirements:Education: A degree in microbiology, dairy technology, or food science is required, often with specialized training in food safety or dairy-specific microbiology.Laboratory Skills: Proficiency in microbial plating (SPC), pathogen detection, sanitation auditing, and sterilization techniques.Knowledge Base: Understanding of fermentation, food safety management systems, and dairy processing regulations. Dairy Processing HandbookIndustry Context:Dairy microbiologists are crucial for maintaining the microbial integrity of the dairy food chain. They often work in production, research institutes (like ICAR-NDRI), or as independent consultants, focusing on both traditional dairy items and functional foods.