Akshara Vijayan

Aspiring Food Technologist specializing in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Microbiological Analysis. Experienced in dairy and spice industries with expertise in HACCP, GMP, quality testing, sensory evaluation and regulatory compliance. Passionate about maintaining the highest standards of food quality and consumer safety. Strong background in microbiology with hands-on experience in microbial testing, aseptic laboratory practices, and quality analysis.

Research Intern - RAIDCO Curry Powder Factory - Kannur

(2026-02 - 2026-05)

• Conducted quality assurance and quality control inspections on a wide range of spices and spice-based products to ensure adherence to food safety and export quality standards
• Performed manual inspection of packed products, including weight verification, label accuracy, packaging integrity, and shelf-life compliance checks
• Implemented and monitored hygiene practices and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) across production and packaging areas to maintain contamination-free environments
• Assisted in sensory and physical evaluation of spices, including colour, aroma, texture, and moisture content analysis to meet quality benchmarks
• Maintained detailed QA/QC inspection reports and documentation in compliance with FSSAI and export quality regulatory standards

Research Intern - Karnataka Cooperative Milk Federation Pvt Ltd - Mangalore

(2025-08 - 2025-09)

• Performed quality control testing on dairy products, including milk, paneer, curd, sweets, and ghee to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Conducted physicochemical and microbiological analysis of dairy samples to detect adulteration, contamination, and product inconsistencies.
• Executed sensory evaluation and standardization checks on dairy products to maintain product consistency and meet regulatory specifications.

Master of Science - Food Technology - Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management (2026)

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology - Gurvdev Arts and Science College, Kannur (2024)