Project Scientist Jobs at NIFTEM | MSc Food Technology Candidates Apply Now

Project Scientist Jobs at NIFTEM | MSc Food Technology Candidates Apply Now

Are you a passionate professional in food technology or quality assurance? Here’s your chance to work with one of India’s premier food research institutes. NIFTEM-K (National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management) is inviting applications for a Quality Assurance Manager/Project Scientist for its flagship Fortification Innovation Hub project. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to national food safety standards and gain valuable experience in a highly specialized domain.

About The Institute

The National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Management (NIFTEM-K) is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India. Located in Sonipat, Haryana, NIFTEM is dedicated to promoting excellence in the field of food technology and entrepreneurship.

Project Details:

• Position: Quality Assurance Manager/ Project Scientist
• Project ID: N/E/CEFF/2023/0004
• Location: Sonipat, Haryana
• Project Title: Fortification Innovation Hub
• Number of Positions: One
• Duration: 06 Months (Extension based on performance)
• Emoluments per Month: INR 48,000 + 8% HRA
• Age Limit: Maximum 45 years (relaxation of 5 years for women/SC/ST/OBC/differently abled as per the govt. of India Rules)
• Qualifications
  • Essential Qualifications:
    • Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science and Nutrition, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
  • Desirable Qualifications:
    • Experience working in an NABL-accredited laboratory
    • 3-5 years of relevant experience in food testing and Quality Assurance/ manufacturing
    • Familiarity with quality assurance/quality control systems, ISO:17025:2017, ISO:9001:2018
    • Experience in external food safety or quality audits

Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Support the implementation of QA/QC systems for fortified rice as per FSSAI guidelines
• Provide training to rice millers, FRK manufacturers, premix suppliers, and food testing labs on quality standards
• Conduct assessments of rice mills and suggest technical modifications
• Assist in the development of digital QA/QC platforms and recommend program improvements
• Develop technical SOPs/WI/format for certification of premix and FRK manufacturers
• Conduct technical sessions, workshops, and presentations on rice fortification best practices
• Maintain documentation and contribute to reporting, evaluation, and monitoring
• Strong communication skills in English and Hindi preferred.

General Information:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview
• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview
• The date and time of the interview will be communicated via email
• Candidates must bring original certificates and supporting documents at the time of the interview

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should complete the application form on or before August 15, 2025, via the official website, and include the enclosed scanned, self-attested supporting documents. For any queries, please email [email protected].

LINK FOR THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION

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