Microbiologist

Hiring: Microbiologist – Food & Beverage Industry📍 Location: Bommasandra Industrial Area, Bengaluru🏢 Company: Zawaa Foods Pvt. Ltd. About UsZawaa Foods Pvt. Ltd. is a fast-growing food manufacturing company specializing in innovative beverage and dessert products, including popping boba, jelly drinks, fruit preparations, and related food products. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and product innovation.Position OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Microbiologist to join our Quality and R&D team. The candidate will play a key role in ensuring product safety, investigating spoilage issues, conducting microbiological analysis, and supporting shelf-life studies for our food and beverage products.Key Responsibilities* Conduct microbiological testing of raw materials, water, in-process samples, and finished products.* Investigate spoilage issues such as mold, yeast, and bacterial contamination.* Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).* Design and monitor shelf-life studies for new and existing products.* Conduct environmental monitoring and hygiene verification of production areas.* Review and interpret microbiological laboratory reports.* Coordinate with external NABL-accredited laboratories for specialized testing.* Develop and implement sanitation and cleaning validation programs.* Ensure compliance with GMP, GHP, HACCP, FSSAI, and food safety requirements.* Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, and R&D teams to improve product quality and process hygiene.* Provide technical support during audits and customer quality assessments. Qualifications* B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Technology, or related discipline.* *2-3* years of relevant experience in the Food & Beverage industry.* Strong understanding of food spoilage microorganisms, microbiological testing methods, and food safety systems.* Experience in shelf-life studies, contamination control, and sanitation programs is preferred. Preferred Experience* Beverages, jelly drinks, popping boba, dairy products, sauces, or processed foods.* Investigation of yeast, mold, and spoilage-related issues.* Experience working in food manufacturing environments. Skills Required* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.* Good documentation and report-writing abilities.* Attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.* Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Languages* English (Mandatory)* Kannada (Preferred)* Hindi (Preferred)Why Join Us?* Opportunity to work on innovative food and beverage products.* Exposure to product development, quality systems, and food safety management.* Dynamic and growth-oriented work environment.📩 Interested candidates may share their resume at info@zawaafoods.com