Seafood Technologist

A Seafood factory is hiring a Seafood Technologist for Kerala, with the following: Food Technology education-

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical, chemical, and microbiological analyses of seafood raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Maintain calibration and performance of laboratory instruments and equipment.Prepare and maintain accurate laboratory records, test results, and certificates of analysis.
• Monitor and verify daily cleaning and sanitation activities.
• Enforce hygiene protocols including PPE usage, sanitization, and safe product handling.
• Inspect incoming seafood for freshness, grading, and compliance with company standards.
• Monitor cutting processes to verify yield and maximize flesh recovery.
• Ensure proper storage conditions (temperature control, safe handling, and inventory hygiene).

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• Supervise packing and packaging processes, ensuring sealing, labeling, portioning, weight accuracy, presentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise cutting and cleaning staff to maintain consistent product quality.
• Conduct training sessions on hygiene, food handling, and packaging practices.
• Maintain accurate QC records including quality checklists, cleaning logs, yield reports, and packaging QC reports.
• Provide daily updates, reports, and improvement suggestions to the Operations Head.
• Detect and address any non-compliance, product defects, or quality deviations.
• Coordinate with the Operations Head and Procurement team to resolve quality-related concerns.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Diploma/Degree in Food Technology, Fisheries, or related discipline (preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years seafood experience and EIA technologist approval in seafood processing, food handling, or Quality Control (apprenticeship/internship acceptable).
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, ability to enforce packaging standards, keen observation, and leadership qualities to guide a small team.

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