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Abismoy Bhusan Sarma
Food Technologist
Melbourne,Victoria
We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.
Summary
Motivated and aspiring Food Technologist with knowledge in the design and development of new products, quality assurance, quality testing systems, laboratory-based trials & research, and industrial/ pilot plant-based trials/ product development. Innovative Food Technologist offering almost three years of positive industry experience. Well-versed in quality monitoring and food product formulation to drive company sales and customer satisfaction.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
MEB Foods
Food Technologist & QA Officer
11.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Managed New Product Development- idea generation for product development from designing recipes to taking out prototypes, initiating projects involving New Product Development (NPD)
- Continuous research on planning and process of technology that allows required demand planning of the site while estimating stability of supply and demand while executing strategies for brand value enhancement
- Collaborating with different areas of business such as sales, production, and market resources, enabling proper estimation of forecast data for products and data capturing
- Carrying out, analysis, and estimations of the developed prototypes to ensure all the parameters related to food safety, packaging & labeling, flavors, taste, textures, appearances, etc., are maintained thoroughly.
- Provided technical leadership on product development during pilot plant trials
- Carrying out Quality Assurance Strategies, Documentation, improving Food Safety strategies, regular checks of GMPs, HACCP, and Microbiological & Laboratory tests
- Carrying out weekly meetings with management on NPD and Quality systems
- Experienced in carrying out hands-on trials in the pilot plant, laboratory, and industrial test kitchen
- Carrying out trials for New Products as per company's and customer's requirements
- Managed multiple projects relating to new product development.
- Supervised and trained production operatives to ensure GMPs and SOPs are maintained
- Maintained and operated laboratory equipment/ items including bio-safety, incubators, etc
- Performed quarterly internal QA audits/Inspections of the entire site and all equipment & ingredients, labs, etc
- Carrying out microbiological tests of products analysis of results and carrying out test reports.
Golden Duck Farm
NPD Technologist
07.2021 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Assisting in project management by helping to design a new strategy to carry out fermentation for the production of century eggs
- Project management from idea generation, cost effectiveness of all requirements, to delivering the results and distribution in the market
- Designing a lead-free fermentation process to carry out production trials for century eggs
- Intensive research to preserve the actual properties (color, odor, texture, taste) of century eggs by using an array of alternatives for lead oxide
- Preparation of a range of solutions that were selected as an alternative for lead oxide for the fermentation process
- Daily records of results and observations of the samples of eggs under fermentation
- The analysis is carried out based on observations and required changes are done weekly to the solution by altering the factors and conditions affecting the fermentation of the eggs
- Providing scientific reasoning and explanation for the various results obtained.
Purabi Dairy
NPD Technologist & Quality Assurance
06.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Daily analysis and estimation of raw milk received before carrying out any processing as well as after processing
- Developing HACCP plans, and fulfilling food safety onsite requirements
- Monitoring and analyzing onsite safety of production processes
- Designing and developing formulations for sweetened and salted lassi (milk beverages), sweetened and standard curd and cream
- Carrying out the regular trials of product samples as well as carrying out analysis for improving the appealing properties and shelf-life
- Carrying out trials using suitable combinations of bacterial cultures and incubation conditions
- Maintained GMP standards throughout the plant and laboratory by supporting trials and productions.
Assam Agricultural University
Food Microbiologist
04.2018 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Isolating soil samples from the root zone of Black Gram crop
- Preparation of growth media by carrying out all suitable parameters and procedures
- Thorough sterilization by autoclaving all equipment, samples, plates, etc to be used and after use
- Culturing and plating of samples diluted on suitable desired media prepared, which is then incubated under necessary conditions
- Carrying out reading and observations of growing culture and analyzing results.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Microbiologist
04.2017 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Working on tools and techniques of microbiology
- Carrying out sterilization process for media, equipment, etc., by autoclaving
- Preparation and plating of different forms of cultural media
- Collection of required samples for analysis, dilution of samples, and plating on suitable growth media
- Observation and analysis of results obtained.
Education
RMIT UNIVERSITYMelbourne, VIC
Master of Science from Food Sciences And Technology
12.2021
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework: Dairy Science and Technology, Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology, Advanced Food Processing Technologies, Food Safety Plans & Quality Assurance, Food Ingredient Structure & Function
- Member: RMIT Student's Club
- Outdoor Club
CHRIST UNIVERSITYIndia
Bachelor of Science from Biotechnology, Chemistry, Botany
05.2019
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework: Bioprocess Engineering, Phytochemistry & Pharmacognosy, Molecular Biology & Biophysics, Genetic Engineering, Microbiology
- Core Committee Lead at National Life Science Conference, India
- Event Head: Chemistry Association, Life Science Association
Skills
- Experience in Food Safety Management Systems- HACCP, BRC, and GMP
- Pilot Plant trials and test kitchen trials
- Food Safety and Quality Assurance
- Carrying out Research and New Product Development
- Carrying out reformulation and modification of existing formulations
- Food microbiology, processing, packaging, and labeling, Quality Control Systems
- Strong project management Skills
- Fluency in verbal/ written communication
- Experience in MS tools for project management
- Product development expertise
- Research and reporting
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Innovation and Creativity
- Time Management Aptitude
- Recipe formulation techniques
- Critical Thinking Capabilities
- Cost Optimization
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Project management abilities
- Food Chemistry Understanding
Websites
Accomplishments
- Received a scholarship for Master of Food Science and Technology at RMIT University
- Volunteer at Salvos, Australia
- Financial Management- Christ University
- Environmental Law- Christ University
- Presented a poster on Management of Electronic Waste in the National Science Conference, ILSE 2019, Christ University.
- Carried out the design and development of ready to eat salad with food safety analysis, RMIT University, 2021
- Designing and development of custard premix powder with an ingredient unique to the market, after intensive research, RMIT University, 2020
Interests
Gaming
Cricket
Trekking
Cooking
Sketching/ Drawing
Timeline
Food Technologist & QA Officer
MEB Foods
11.2021 - Current
NPD Technologist
Golden Duck Farm
07.2021 - 11.2021
NPD Technologist & Quality Assurance
Purabi Dairy
06.2019 - 01.2020
Food Microbiologist
Assam Agricultural University
04.2018 - 05.2018
Microbiologist
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
04.2017 - 05.2017
RMIT UNIVERSITY
Master of Science from Food Sciences And Technology
CHRIST UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science from Biotechnology, Chemistry, Botany
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