Haritha Haridas
Food Technologist and Chemical Analyst
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About
Dedicated and detail-oriented Food Technologist and Chemical Analyst with over 9 years of experience in seafood export quality control, dairy product testing, and laboratory analysis. Skilled in conducting chemical, microbiological, and sensory evaluations of food products to ensure compliance with ISO, HACCP, and export regulations. Proficient in testing milk, dairy products, cattle feed, water, and seafood for safety, nutritional quality, and adulteration detection.
Experience
APPROVED TECHNOLOGIST at RSA MARINE SEAFOOD EXPORTING COMPANY
- Conducted quality control and microbiological testing of seafood products to ensure compliance with export standards and HACCP/ISO guidelines.
- Monitored food safety parameters, including microbial load, hygiene practices, and contamination risks.
- Prepared and validated laboratory reports for regulatory inspections and international export requirements.
- Performed sensory evaluation and shelf-life studies to assess product freshness and market readiness.
- Ensured strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and workplace safety protocols.
- Assisted in training and guiding junior staff on laboratory procedures and food safety practices.
CHEMICAL ANALYST at REGIONAL DAIRY LABORATORY
- Performed chemical analysis of milk and dairy products including fat, SNF, acidity, preservatives, adulterants, maltodextrin, and neutralizers.
- Tested cattle feed for protein, moisture, and ash content to ensure nutritional quality.
- Analyzed water samples for pH, hardness, and TDS, Fluride, Chloride, Residual Chlorine, Nitrite, Nitrate Ammonium supporting dairy processing standards.
- Determined chemical parameters in ghee, curd milk powder, ice cream to verify product integrity.
- Executed calibration of laboratory glassware (lactometer, butyrometer, pipette, thermometer) to maintain testing accuracy.
LAB ASSISTANT / MILK TESTER TRAINING at DAIRY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
- Gained hands-on experience in milk testing techniques and laboratory best practices.
- Supported senior analysts in routine sample preparation, analysis, and reporting.
- Learned compliance requirements for dairy safety and quality standards.
LAB TECHNICIAN at MANJOOR KSHEERA VYAVASAYA SAHAKARANA SANGAM LTD NO. K29D
- Conducted routine milk quality testing for cooperative dairy production.
- Assisted in monitoring processing plant hygiene and safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate laboratory records and prepared daily quality control reports.
Education
B.Sc. in FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE – MG University (2016)
HIGHER SECONDARY – Board of Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala, India (2013)
SSLC – Board of Public Examination, Kerala, India (2011)


