Simran Raina

Certified Food Technologist with 2+ years of progressive experience in Quality Control, Assurance, and New Product Development across pharmaceutical, dairy, snack food, and organic food industries. Skilled in GMP, HACCP, BRCGS, and FSSAI regulatory compliance. Proven ability to drive product innovation, support safe high-quality food manufacturing, and manage end-to-end NPD processes.

Currently working as NPD Associate at Two Brothers Organic Farm, contributing to new product launches and organic food formulation.

NPD Associate (New Product Development) - Two Brothers Organic Farm - Magarpatta City, Hadapsar, Pune

(2026-01)

Leading new product development initiatives for organic food range, from concept to commercialization.

• Developing and optimizing product formulations aligned with organic food standards and FSSAI regulations.
• Conducting sensory evaluation, shelf-life studies, and nutritional analysis for new product prototypes.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including production, packaging, and marketing for successful product launches.
• Maintaining product documentation, trial records, and regulatory compliance files for organic food certifications.
• Applying knowledge of nutraceuticals, health supplements, and functional food regulations in product design.

Quality Control Manager - Budhani Brothers Waferwala - Ramtekdi Industrial Estate, Hadapsar, Pune

(2025-04 - 2025-12)

Leading quality control operations in potato wafer manufacturing.

• Ensuring adherence to FSSAI regulations and internal quality standards.
• Coordinating production planning, overseeing machine operations, and ensuring timely execution of production schedules.
• Supervising general cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene across production zones.
• Conducting regular audits and inspections for compliance with GMP, HACCP, and BRCGS.
• Training production staff on food safety, SOPs, and hygienic handling practices.
• Managing documentation, batch traceability, and corrective actions.

Quality Control & Assurance Trainee - ARBRO Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. - Delhi

(2023-05 - 2024-08)

• Performed quality analysis on food commodities for pH, moisture, nutrition, and texture.
• Supported inspection and monitoring of raw materials and finished products.
• Gained exposure to regulatory compliance, quality audits, and SOP implementation.
• Participated in sensory evaluation and maintained precise documentation.
• Applied statistical tools to interpret lab data for decision-making.

Intern – Quality Analysis - VERKA Milk Plant - Ludhiana

45 Days Industrial Training

• Conducted microbiological and physicochemical analysis on dairy products.
• Hands-on experience in plating techniques and adulteration detection.
• Assisted in GMP, HACCP implementation, and plant sanitation practices.

M.Sc. - Food Technology - Punjab Agricultural University (2020 - 2023)

B.Sc. - Agriculture - DAV University (2016 - 2020)