Quality Laboratory Technician

Company Description AKE DRY SEA FOOD is a dry seafood processing and production company located in the GIDC estate Vanana in Gujarat, India. The company operates from an industrial zone known for manufacturing and export activities, offering opportunities to work in a structured production environment. Team members contribute to the safe handling, processing, and quality maintenance of seafood products for a variety of markets. The company values reliability, product consistency, and adherence to local and international standards in food safety and quality.
Role Description The Quality Laboratory Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in Porbandar. The role involves performing routine laboratory tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished dry seafood products to verify compliance with internal quality standards and regulatory requirements. The technician will operate and maintain laboratory equipment, prepare samples, record test data accurately, and assist in investigating quality deviations or nonconformities. Daily responsibilities include supporting quality control checks on the production floor, collaborating with quality assurance and production teams, and contributing to continuous improvement of testing methods and documentation practices. The technician will also help ensure that hygiene, safety, and environmental guidelines are followed within the laboratory and production areas.
Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Quality Control and Quality Assurance skills, with the ability to follow and enforce established procedures and standards.
• Candidates should possess solid Laboratory Skills and experience working with Laboratory Equipment in a food, chemical, or microbiology lab setting.
• Candidates should possess good Analytical Skills, including data interpretation, attention to detail, and accurate recordkeeping.
• Relevant diploma or degree in food technology, microbiology, chemistry, or a related scientific field is preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and quality management systems is beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site in Porbandar, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and follow safety and hygiene protocols.
• Basic computer skills for entering and managing laboratory data; prior experience in the seafood or food processing industry is an advantage.