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USHA S R
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USHA S R

Bangalore

Summary

Food Technology postgraduate with hands-on experience in food product development, quality assurance, and quality control within food processing industries. Skilled in HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 6.1, CCP monitoring, internal auditing, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to support R&D activities, optimize processes, and ensure food safety standards in manufacturing environments.

Overview

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9
Certifications

Work History

Food Product Development & Quality Ass

Executive
Bangalore
08.2025 - Current

Executive – Food Product Development & Quality Assurance

Vijaya Innovative Technologies | Aug 2025 – Present

  • Developed and optimized jackfruit, banana, moringa, and palak powders with focus on quality, stability, and food safety.
  • Conducted process optimization to maintain product consistency and improve shelf stability.
  • Implemented QA/QC checks during production to ensure compliance with HACCP and ISO 22000 standards.
  • Maintained documentation for SOPs, quality records, and regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinated with production teams to address quality deviations and corrective actions.

Britannia Industries | 2 Months

Quality Control Intern
  • Studied and documented snacks manufacturing processes and quality control procedures.
  • Assisted in identifying and monitoring Critical Control Points (CCPs).
  • Performed moisture content analysis and observed seasoning & salt application processes.
  • Gained practical exposure to large-scale food manufacturing QA/QC systems.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

RESEARCH & PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Classification of Uropathogenic E. coli Based on Biofilm Formation

  • Studied biofilm-forming capacity of E. coli isolates from urine samples.
  • Analyzed bacterial resistance patterns and their role in UTI pathogenesis.
  • Gained exposure to microbiological techniques, data interpretation, and lab documentation.

Education

MSc(Science) - Food Technology

Bangalore University
Karnataka, India
01.2022

B.Sc - Chemistry

Maharani Laxmi Ammani College for Women
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
01.2021

12th - Karnataka, English

Sri Siddaganga College For Women, Tumkur
Karnataka, India
04-2018

10th - Karnataka, English

St Mary's School, Tumkur
Karnataka, India
05-2016

Skills

  • Quality Assurance (QA) & Quality Control (QC)
  • HACCP, CCP, PRPs & OPRPs
  • ISO 22000:2018 & FSSC 61
  • Food Product Development
  • Process Optimization
  • Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance (FSSAI)
  • Internal Auditing
  • Moisture Analysis & Shelf-life Studies
  • Food Microbiology
  • Documentation & SOPs
  • MS Excel & MS Office

Certification

New Food Product Development (NPD)

Accomplishments

πŸ₯‡ 1st Rank – M.Sc. Food Technology, Bangalore University

Department prize for highest marks in Chemistry (B.Sc.)

Endowment prize for Biotechnology excellence (All semesters)

Volunteer – DBT STAR College Open Science Day

Volunteer – Mendeleev’s Groups & Periods Program

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Salary Range

β‚Ή45000/yr - β‚Ή200000/yr

Timeline

Food Product Development & Quality Ass

Executive
08.2025 - Current

Britannia Industries | 2 Months

Quality Control Intern

Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

RESEARCH & PROJECT EXPERIENCE

MSc(Science) - Food Technology

Bangalore University

B.Sc - Chemistry

Maharani Laxmi Ammani College for Women

12th - Karnataka, English

Sri Siddaganga College For Women, Tumkur

10th - Karnataka, English

St Mary's School, Tumkur
USHA S R