Humming Bird Consulting
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Job details:
Designation: Senior Microbiologist
Department: Production Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Laboratory Location: Baheri Plant [ Uttar Pradesh] – Nearest City: Baheri [12 km], Kichha [15 km], Rudrapur [35 km], Bareilly [50 km]
Purpose of the Role
To ensure microbiological balance in the process and quality of product & byproduct by performing routine and special microbiological analysis in compliance with ISO 20675, ISO 24252, AOAC and internal quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Microbiological Testing
Perform microbiological analysis of: o Feedstock /Raw materials [press mud, napier grass, maize, paddy straw, cow dung, waste from poultry farm, vegetable waste, diary waste etc.] o Purified biogas o Processed & in-process samples o Water (RO, potable, boiler, chilled water) o Liquid and Solid fermented organic manure
Conduct tests such as: o Dry matter & organic dry matter o Bio-methane Potential o Total Alkalinity o Total Volatile Fatty Acids o FOS/TAC o NH4-Ntot o H2Stot o BOD & COD o Acid Spectrum (C2-C6) o Phosphorus (P2O5) o Potassium(K2O) o Total Organic Carbon o Micro nutrient and trace elements for bio gas reactor
Maintain accuracy, integrity, and traceability of test results.
2. Quality & Compliance
Ensure compliance with: o ISO 20675 o ISO 24252 o AOAC [Association of Official Analytical chemists] - USA o HACCP & GMP o IS 16087 - India o Fertilizer [Control] Order -India
Monitor critical control points (CCPs) related to microbiological safety and growth.
Support internal and external audits.
3. Laboratory Management
Maintain laboratory hygiene, sterilization, and safety procedures.
Prepare, sterilize, and handle culture media, reagents, and solutions.
Ensure calibration and proper usage of lab equipment (incubators, autoclave, laminar air flow, etc.). Maintain lab consumables inventory.
4. Production Instruction
daily feeding menu based on laboratory test result
audit of storage yards to ensure that deterioration of stored feedstock is minimal or best in industry evaluate new feedstocks and present to management
5. Documentation & Records
Maintain complete records of: o Test results o Media preparation o Equipment logs o Calibration & validation records
Prepare COAs (Certificates of Analysis) for microbiological parameters.
Report deviations, non-conformities, and corrective actions.
6. Process & Hygiene Monitoring
Conduct hygiene audits of: o Production area o Personnel practices o Equipment and utensils
Guide production staff on hygiene and sanitation practices
Prepare SOP for process standardization.
7. Coordination & Reporting
Coordinate with: o Production shift engineer o Third-party testing laboratories
Immediately report abnormal or failed results to Plant Head.
Assist in investigations and root cause analysis.
Qualifications
M.Sc in Microbiology / phd in Environmental Microbiology
Knowledge of safety systems and microbiological standards.
Benchtop pH & Redox Meter, Autoclave & Drying Oven (with Muffle Furnace), FOS/TAC Titrator, Spectrophotometer, Kjeldahl Nitrogen Analyzer, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatograph (GC) etc.
Experience: 6-8 years of relevant experience
Reporting To
Plant Head
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