Urgent Requirement For Microbiologist For Milk Products

A dairy microbiologist ensures the safety, quality, and shelf-life of milk products by monitoring for pathogens (., Salmonella, Listeria), controlling spoilage organisms, and managing starter cultures. They test raw and finished products, oversee sanitation (CIP), and verify compliance with standards like FSSAI and HACCP.

Key Responsibilities & Roles

Quality Control & Testing: Performing tests such as total bacteria count, coliform count, and antibiotic detection to ensure raw milk quality.

Safety Monitoring: Identifying pathogens to prevent foodborne illnesses.

Process Improvement: Monitoring fermentation for products like yogurt and cheese, and improving shelf life.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to food safety standards and managing sanitation procedures (cleaning-in-place).

Qualifications & Skills

Education: Typically a . or . in Microbiology, Dairy Technology, or Food Technology.

Experience: Requires knowledge of laboratory techniques, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), and often ISO standards.

Key Skills: Microbiological analysis, troubleshooting, and understanding dairy hygiene

Job Market & Settings

Employers: Dairy companies, food processing labs, and research institutions.

Roles: Microbiologist, Senior Microbiologist, QA/QC Specialist, or R&D Specialist.

Opportunities: Opportunities exist in both large-scale dairy manufacturers and specialized food testing laboratories.

• Experience

  3 - 5 Years

• No. of Openings

  2

• Education

  Graduate

• Role

  Microbiologist

• Industry Type

  FMCG / Retail / Food / Beverages

• Gender

  Male

• Job Country

  India

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office

• Face interview location

  Chandigarh