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Research Associate – Food Microbiology (Probiotics)
Right Step Consulting is recruiting a Research Associate in food microbiology in Noida for a client in the agriculture and dairy sector. The associate runs probiotic and prebiotic experiments, maintains microbial cultures and works on fermented food product development.
- Country
- India
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Salary / stipend
- Pay not disclosed
- Apply by
- 16 Dec 2026
- Job type
- Full-time
- Work mode
- On-site
- Function
- Research
Who can apply
PhD in Food Microbiology, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology or a related discipline
Review the original notice to confirm the requirements. Related degrees are not automatically equivalent; the recruiting organisation decides eligibility.
What you’ll do
- Run experiments related to probiotics and prebiotics
- Maintain, multiply and supply microbial cultures
- Contribute expertise to fermented food product development
- Maintain and update research databases
What the employer asks for
- PhD in Food Microbiology, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology or related discipline from a reputed university
- At least 1 year of experience in food microbiology or microbiology
- Excellent organisational skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Excellent written and spoken English
About the employer
Right Step Consulting is a recruitment firm; the client works in agriculture and dairy (industry as listed).
How to apply
Read the full notice and follow the instructions on the original application page.
Shine listing valid through 16 Dec 2026.
Skills for this role
What employers ask for in Dairy Plant & Dairy Technology roles. named in this notice
- Probiotics and prebiotics
- Microbial culture maintenance
- Fermented foods
- MS Office
- Dairy Technology
- Dairy Plant
- Dairy Production
- Dairy QA
- Milk processing
- Milk reception
- Platform tests
- Pasteurisation
- HTST
- UHT
- Homogenisation
- Standardisation
Prepare for the interview
Questions commonly asked for Dairy Plant & Dairy Technology roles. Practise answers with an example and a number.
- Explain the HTST and UHT processes and the critical parameters you monitor.
- Which platform tests do you run on raw milk at reception, and what do they tell you?
- How do you detect and prevent adulteration in milk procurement?
- What are the CIP steps in a dairy plant, and how do you verify cleaning?
- How is yield calculated for paneer, curd or cheese, and how would you improve it?
- Which FSSAI standards apply to milk and milk products you have worked with?
Before you apply
- Read the original notice end to endDates, eligibility and the application route are decided by the employer, not by FSD.
- Tailor your resume to this vacancyMatch the keywords in the requirements. Resume Studio shows what is missing.
- Write a short cover noteTwo or three lines on your most relevant plant, lab or project result, with a number.
- Be ready to talk numbersCurrent CTC, expected CTC and notice period are usually asked in the first call.
Source & editorial check
Salary not disclosed. Apply through Shine; the employer is not named.
Original posting: 2026-10-17
Checked 2026-11-06 · Updated 2026-11-06
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