Our journey is defined by our commitment to nature-utilizing all of the phytonutrients the world has to offer in a sustainable way, ensuring the world can continue to benefit from them for generations to come.
Vidya Herbs is a privately owned, family business that has reached every corner of the world through expansion driven by the company’s dedication to innovation, quality, and superior service.
Established in 1999, the company has grown its catalog of natural products by continuously adding new manufacturing facilities to provide novel phytonutrient standardizations as well as new delivery forms to meet the needs of product development teams worldwide. The company’s ingredient development pipeline is spearheaded by the company’s founder and president, Shyamprasad Kodimule. Shyamprasad established the company’s state-of-the-art R&D Center in 2015 to act an incubator for new ingredient and product concepts.
Our Mission
Our mission is to serve customers as a source of innovation by producing high quality ingredients derived from nature and backed by exceptional customer service.
Our Vision
Our vision is to enable consumers to live their life to its fullest potential by harnessing all that nature has to offer as the world leader in scientifically guided and sustainable botanical extraction.
Our employees are our most valuable asset. We actively support and reward employee’s efforts to pursue their passions in the workplace, at home, and in the community. We recognize that each employee’s ideas, enthusiasm and personal as well as professional wellbeing are all crucial to our organization’s success.
The company’s drive to develop new ingredients from nature is inspired by traditional uses of botanicals in herbal medicine (e.g., Ayurveda) as well as scientific discovery that occurs in the company’s state-of-the-art R&D center in Bangalore, India. The company also draws inspiration from customers asking for new health benefits, delivery systems, and clinical substantiation to support their marketing claims.
Vidya Herbs has a robust lineup of manufacturing facilities worldwide-allowing us to choose the best facility for the job based upon our customers’ needs and the location of the markets they serve. Multiple facilities also allow for manufacturing redundancies to ensure we can deliver your products not only where they’re needed but also when they’re needed.
The company has multiple manufacturing units in India, with those for extraction being based in Bangalore, India while a coffee processing plant has also been established in Chikmagalur, India. Additional manufacturing facilities are located in Japan, France, and the United States.
- No.of Vacancies: 01
- Experience: 1 to 2 years in food testing.
- Department: Quality Control
- Location: Maripeda, Khammam, Telangana.
- Reports to: Assistant Manager and Manager – Quality
Job Overview:
The microbiologist will be responsible for conducting the testing, and analysis of microorganisms in food material (Spices & its oleoresins) and swab analysis. This position plays a critical role in advancing scientific knowledge and ensuring food safety in the industry.
Key Responsibilities:
• Laboratory Research: Conduct experiments and investigations to study microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
• Sample Collection & Analysis: Collect and analyze samples from various sources (e.g., water, food, and swab) to identify and classify microorganisms.
• Data Recording & Interpretation: Document experimental results, maintain lab records, and analyze data to draw conclusions and present findings.
• Quality Control: Perform quality control tests on products and materials to detect contamination or to ensure the safety of food.
• Equipment Maintenance: Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, ensuring they are calibrated and functioning properly.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams including chemists and production team to develop new products, improve processes and control cross contamination.
• Reporting & Documentation: Updating laboratory documents as per its frequency and releasing on time reports, and present findings to manager.
• Compliance: Ensure all laboratory activities comply with relevant standards and environmental regulations.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Microbiology or biotechnology.
• Proven experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of microbial techniques such as culturing, staining, and microscopy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with hazardous materials and follow strict safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• SAP knowledge is added advantage.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and quality standards (e.g., FDA, GMP, ISO).
Working Conditions:
• Work in laboratory environments with potential exposure to biological hazards.
• May require work in sterile environments or controlled settings.
• Some positions may involve fieldwork to collect food and environmental samples.
Salary Range:
Based on experience and skill set.
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