A leading food and feed testing laboratory in India is inviting applications for Interns and Trainees at its facilities in Anand, Kochi and Kolkata. This opportunity is suitable for graduates and postgraduate candidates seeking practical experience in food analysis, laboratory testing, food quality, and food safety within an ISO/IEC 17025 and NABL-accredited testing environment.
The internship offers an opportunity to develop technical skills in food and agricultural product testing, understand laboratory quality systems, and gain exposure to regulatory requirements for domestic and international markets.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with laboratory testing and analysis of food, feed, and agricultural products under the guidance of experienced laboratory professionals.
- Support routine analytical testing procedures in accordance with established laboratory methods and standard operating procedures.
- Learn appropriate sample handling, preparation, identification, storage, and documentation procedures.
- Assist in maintaining laboratory records, test reports, worksheets, and other technical documentation.
- Follow laboratory quality management procedures and applicable ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
- Maintain good laboratory practices, hygiene, housekeeping, and safety standards.
- Handle laboratory equipment and testing instruments in accordance with approved procedures and training.
- Support quality control activities to help maintain the accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Develop an understanding of food safety regulations and testing requirements applicable to domestic and international markets.
- Work collaboratively with laboratory teams and comply with assigned duties, shift schedules, and organizational policies.
Job Qualifications
Candidates with qualifications in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related disciplines are eligible to apply.
Relevant qualifications include:
- B.Tech, B.E. or M.Tech in Food Technology.
- B.Tech, B.E. or M.Tech in Dairy Technology.
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Microbiology.
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Chemistry.
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Biotechnology.
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Food Science or Dairy Science.
- Other relevant qualifications in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, and allied scientific fields.
Candidate Requirements
- Genuine interest in food quality, food safety, analytical testing, and laboratory research.
- Willingness to gain hands-on experience in a professional food testing laboratory.
- Ability to follow laboratory procedures, safety requirements, and documentation practices.
- Willingness to work rotational day and night shifts.
- Interest in developing technical knowledge of food testing methods, laboratory quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
- Recent graduates and early-career candidates looking to establish a career in food testing and quality assurance are encouraged to apply.
Internship Details
Position: Interns / Trainees
Industry: Food Testing, Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Duration: 1–2 years
Employment arrangement: Full-time internship or outsourced contract basis, as applicable
Work schedule: Rotational day and night shifts
Stipend: Consolidated monthly stipend as per company policy
Locations: Anand, Gujarat; Kochi, Kerala; and Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Last Date to Apply: 20-10-2026
Career Opportunities After a Food Testing Laboratory Internship
This internship can help candidates build practical knowledge and experience relevant to careers such as:
- Food Laboratory Analyst
- Food Testing Technician
- Quality Control Analyst
- Microbiology Laboratory Analyst
- Chemical Testing Analyst
- Food Safety and Quality Assurance Executive
- Laboratory Quality Management Assistant
Exposure to ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, laboratory documentation, analytical testing, and quality control can be valuable for candidates pursuing careers in food laboratories, agricultural testing, food manufacturing, and related industries.
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