A Quality Chemist for a CSD (Carbonated Soft Drink) line ensures product safety, quality compliance (HACCP, GMP, FSSAI), and adherence to standards during beverage production. Key responsibilities include online physical/chemical testing, monitoring syrup/water treatment, and filler performance. They calibrate equipment like Carbo QC and seam testers, and maintain, analyze, and document production quality.
Key Requirements
Education: Master's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or relevant field.
Experience: Experience in beverage production (CSD, Hotfill) is preferred, often requiring 1-2+ years.
Salary - Lacs pa
Location - Lucknow UP
Skills: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
Industry Context
Quality Chemist positions are common in major beverage companies (., Coca-Cola bottlers) and in companies like Jain Irrigation Systems for Hotfill/CSD lines.
Core Responsibilities & Tasks
Online Monitoring: Performing,, and documenting physical and chemical tests directly on the production line to ensure adherence to standards.
Quality Assurance: Maintaining compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) guidelines.
Process Control: Monitoring water treatment plants (WTP) and beverage bottling processes.
Laboratory Analysis: Testing for parameters like brix, carbonation levels, acidity, and pH.
Equipment Calibration: Maintaining and calibrating lab equipment such as Carbo QC and Seam Testers to ensure testing accuracy.