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The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), an apex body under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, has announced an opening for a Quality Assurance Manager / Project Scientist. This position is for the Fortification Innovation Hub Quality Assurance Manager/ Project Scientist project. The role is temporary, with an initial duration of six months.
Position and Eligibility Details
- Post: Quality Assurance Manager / Project Scientist
- Number of Positions: 1
- Salary: A consolidated emolument of ₹48,000 + 8% HRA per month.
- Age Limit: The maximum age is 45 years. Age relaxation applies as per Government of India rules.
- Essential Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science and Nutrition, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- Desirable Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience in food testing, quality assurance, or manufacturing.
- Familiarity with quality systems like ISO:17025:2017 and ISO:9001:2018.
- Experience in NABL-accredited labs and conducting external food safety/quality audits.
- Strong communication skills in both English and Hindi.
Roles and Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for implementing and training on QA/QC systems for fortified rice, providing technical support to rice millers and manufacturers, and developing technical SOPs for certification. The role also involves contributing to documentation, reporting, and monitoring project progress.
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply online by August 15, 2025, through the NIFTEM career portal (career.droniftem.com). The application requires filling out an online form and enclosing scanned copies of self-attested supporting documents. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, and they must bring their original certificates at that time.
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