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Project Assistant (whey beverage with postbiotics, consultancy project)
Periyar University's Department of Microbiology in Salem is hiring one Project Assistant for two years on a consultancy project funded by Monarch Biotech Pvt Ltd, Chennai. The project turns dairy processing whey into a functional whey beverage fortified with health-promoting postbiotics.
- Country
- India
- Experience
- 0+ years
- Salary / stipend
- Rs. 15,000/month
- Apply by
- 10 Nov 2026
- Job type
- Contract
- Work mode
- On-site
- Function
- R&D / product development
- Openings
- 1
- Age limit
- Below 30 years
Contact for this vacancy
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M.Sc. in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences
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What you’ll do
Microbial culture and fermentation work, postbiotic extraction and analytical testing for the whey beverage project.
What the employer asks for
- M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Life Sciences from a recognised university
- Age below 30 years
- Preferred: microbial culture techniques, fermentation technology and postbiotic or metabolite extraction from microbial cultures
- Preferred: analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC-MS and UV-Vis spectrophotometry
Selection process
Interview; no TA/DA paid for attending the interview or joining
Documents to keep ready
- Application in the prescribed format (in the advertisement) with passport-size photo
- GATE/CSIR/UGC national exam qualification details
- Academic records from Class X to post-graduation
- List of publications, if any
- Work experience details, if any
- Names and contacts of two referees
Pay, benefits and perks
Rs 15,000 per month for 2 years; purely temporary
How to apply
Apply by email to amurugan@periyaruniversity.ac.in. For questions, call 89034 46800.
Last date for receipt of application by the Principal Investigator
Skills for this role
What employers ask for in Dairy Plant & Dairy Technology roles. named in this notice
- Microbial culture techniques
- Fermentation technology
- Postbiotic and metabolite extraction
- HPLC
- GC-MS
- UV-Vis spectrophotometry
- Dairy Technology
- Dairy Plant
- Dairy Production
- Dairy QA
- Milk processing
- Milk reception
- Platform tests
- Pasteurisation
- HTST
- UHT
Pay on similar vacancies
From 14 Government vacancies on FSD in the same role family that publish pay. Monthly, before deductions.
This vacancy: ₹15,000 a month (lower end).
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
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- Tailor your resume to this vacancyMatch the keywords in the requirements. Resume Studio shows what is missing.
- Keep scanned documents readyDegree and mark sheets, date-of-birth proof, category / EWS / PwD certificate, ID proof, photo and signature in the sizes the notice asks for.
- Check age limit and relaxationAge is usually counted on a cut-off date given in the notice; relaxation depends on category.
- Note the fee and payment modePay only through the official portal. Never pay an agent.
Source & editorial check
Send the prescribed form (in the PDF) to Dr. A. Murugan, PI, Dept. of Microbiology, Periyar University, Salem-636011 (amurugan@periyaruniversity.ac.in). Funded by Monarch Biotech Pvt Ltd; 2 years; no TA/DA.
Original posting: 2026-10-22
Checked 2026-11-05 · Updated 2026-11-05
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