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Executive Microbiologist
Ken Agritech, a Hubli gherkin processor and exporter, is hiring an Executive Microbiologist for its plant laboratory. The role plans and runs microbiological testing of gherkins and other produce, keeps the lab and its records in order, and supports QA/QC with root-cause analysis, CAPA and audits.
- Country
- India
- Experience
- Experience not specified
- Salary / stipend
- Pay not disclosed
- Job type
- Full-time
- Work mode
- On-site
- Function
- Laboratory / analysis
Who can apply
Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biotechnology 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
- Plan and carry out microbiological testing of gherkins and other produce for product safety and hygiene
- Run routine laboratory analyses and record results accurately
- Prepare and manage culture media and reagents
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment
- Support quality control and quality assurance activities
- Help with root-cause analysis of non-conformities and put corrective and preventive actions in place with production and quality teams
- Follow regulatory and food safety guidelines and prepare reports
- Take part in audits and internal reviews
What the employer asks for
- Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biotechnology or a related discipline
- Strong microbiology knowledge with practical experience in food or agricultural microbiology
- Hands-on laboratory skills and ability to handle lab equipment and basic instruments
- Quality control experience: sampling, testing and monitoring product parameters
- Understanding of quality assurance and food safety compliance
- Able to follow SOPs, keep accurate documentation and work safely in a lab
- Prior experience in food processing, agro-based or export-oriented manufacturing is an advantage
About the employer
Ken Agritech Pvt Ltd is a Hubli, Karnataka company that manufactures and exports gherkins and other preserved fruits and vegetables and also supplies fresh gherkins wholesale.
How to apply
Read the full notice and follow the instructions on the original application page.
Skills for this role
What employers ask for in Food Testing Lab Analyst (Chemistry & Microbiology) roles. named in this notice
- Food microbiology
- Culture media preparation
- Lab equipment calibration
- Sampling and testing
- Root-cause analysis and CAPA
- Food safety compliance
- Audit documentation
- Microbiologist
- Food Analyst
- Lab Analyst
- Chemist
- NABL
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- GLP
- Method validation
- Measurement uncertainty
Pay on similar vacancies
From 8 Industry vacancies on FSD in the same role family that publish pay. Monthly, before deductions.
Prepare for the interview
Questions commonly asked for Food Testing Lab Analyst (Chemistry & Microbiology) roles. Practise answers with an example and a number.
- Explain the principle of HPLC and how you would validate a method for a food matrix.
- How do you determine moisture, fat and protein in a sample, and what are the common errors?
- Describe the procedure for total plate count and how you avoid contamination in the lab.
- What is measurement uncertainty, and how do you report it under ISO/IEC 17025?
- A result is out of specification. What is your investigation sequence?
- How do you maintain and calibrate key instruments, and how is it documented?
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
Apply through the LinkedIn listing. Full-time, on-site in Hubli.
Original posting: 2026-11-07
Checked 2026-11-07 · Updated 2026-11-07
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