Ayisha Rusmina

Food Technologist with a B.Sc. in Food Science and Technology and currently pursuing an M.Sc. in Food Safety & Quality Management. Hands-on experience in food product R&D, quality control, laboratory testing, sensory evaluation, process monitoring, and food safety. Practical exposure to product improvement, export-market requirements, packaging, SOP documentation, HACCP, GMP, GHP, and ISO 22000:2018.

Interested in R&D, New Product Development, QA/QC, and Food Safety roles in the food industry.

R&D Trainee - RG Foods - Kerala, India

(2026-06 - 2026-09)

• Supported R&D and product improvement activities for traditional snacks.
• Conducted finished-product sampling and sensory evaluation.
• Monitored frying temperature and batch consistency.
• Evaluated colour, texture, appearance, taste, and oil absorption.
• Researched GCC and European export requirements.
• Researched food-colour acceptance and ingredient requirements for export markets.
• Assisted with SOP preparation and R&D documentation.
• Supported packaging and labelling quality checks.
• Documented product observations and process improvement findings

Laboratory Assistant / Quality Control Trainee - FTRIC - Food Tech Research and Incubation Centre - Kozhikode, India

(2026-01 - 2026-03)

• Performed microbiological and physico-chemical analysis of food and water samples.
• Conducted sampling, inspection, and quality testing.
• Supported HACCP monitoring and GMP/GHP compliance.
• Assisted with contamination control and laboratory hygiene practices.
• Maintained quality control records and laboratory documentation.
• Operated laboratory equipment following GLP and safety procedures.
• Supported quality assurance activities and laboratory investigations.
• Assisted project students with laboratory testing and sample analysis.

Food Technologist - Internship - Febin Marine Foods - Kerala, India

(2022-12 - 2023-01)

• Conducted sensory evaluation of seafood products (fish, shrimp).
• Identified quality defects such as spoilage, discoloration, and off-odours.
• Ensured products met quality and safety standards.
• Supported product approval and rejection decisions.
• Followed hygiene and food safety procedures during evaluation.
• Monitored cold chain conditions and temperature control.

Industrial Exposure – Dairy Processing - Milma Dairy - Kerala, India

(2022-07 - 2022-07)

• Observed sanitation and hygiene practices in production and packaging areas.
• Assisted in quality monitoring and sensory evaluation of dairy products.
• Studied food safety controls, processing standards, and storage systems.
• Gained exposure to GMP compliance and production coordination.

MSc - Food safety and quality management - IGNOU university (2026-01 - 2027-12)

Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Technology - Calicut University, JDT Islamic College of Arts and Science (2020-10 - 2023-03)

Diploma - Computer application - Bharath Sevek Samaj (2020-01 - 2020-11)