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Microbiologist Food (Mushroom)
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Job Description
- Oversee the inoculation of mushroom bags with the appropriate spawn in accordance with farm protocols.
- Ensure proper substrate preparation, including the right moisture and sterilization process.
- Maintain accurate records of inoculation dates and spawn types used for each batch.
- Regularly inspect bags in incubation for proper colonization, ensuring that environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, airflow) are optimized for mycelium growth.
- Track the progress of various mushroom species in their respective growth cycles (e.g., Shiitake, Lion’s Mane, Reishi, etc.).
- Adjust environmental conditions as necessary to prevent contamination and promote growth.
- Conduct routine checks for contamination signs such as mold, bacteria, or foreign growth.
- Implement corrective measures such as discarding contaminated bags and adjusting protocols to prevent recurrence.
- Maintain a clean and sterile working environment, adhering to food safety standards.
- Identify when mushrooms are ready for harvest based on visual cues such as size, color, and cap shape.
- Oversee the proper harvesting techniques to ensure mushrooms are picked at their peak.
- Manage the movement of bags from the incubation room to the fruiting room, ensuring proper timing and conditions.
- Coordinate with the packaging team to ensure harvested mushrooms are properly processed and stored.
- Ensure the overall quality of the mushrooms produced, including monitoring for consistency in size, appearance, and freshness.
- Work with the packaging team to maintain quality standards for fresh and dried products.
- Implement and uphold safety standards in the handling and processing of mushrooms.
- Supervise farm workers, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and according to established procedures.
- Provide training for staff on best practices for inoculation, monitoring growth, contamination control, and harvesting.
- Ensure that safety protocols are adhered to by all team members.
- Maintain detailed records of production cycles, harvest schedules, and any issues that arise, including contamination.
- Provide regular updates on farm operations to senior management, highlighting any challenges or areas for improvement.
- Oversee maintenance of the grow rooms, ensuring that humidity, temperature, and ventilation systems are functioning correctly.
- Report any equipment malfunctions and coordinate with the maintenance team for repairs.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of experience in mushroom cultivation or agricultural production or microbiology, preferably in a management role.
Knowledge of mushroom species and their specific growth requirements is essential.
- Skills:Strong attention to detail, especially when identifying contamination or growth issues.Excellent organizational and leadership skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Familiarity with sterilization procedures and maintaining a clean and safe farm environment.Basic understanding of agricultural machinery and environmental control systems.
- Strong attention to detail, especially when identifying contamination or growth issues.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with sterilization procedures and maintaining a clean and safe farm environment.
- Basic understanding of agricultural machinery and environmental control systems.
- Education: A degree in Agriculture, Microbiology, or a related field is preferred, but not required if accompanied by relevant experience.
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Opportunity as "Microbiologist Food (Mushroom)" at Tawakol for Investment and Development (TID) located in القاهرة on a Full-Time basis, suited for Fresh Graduate candidates, within Marketing & Sales. Key details from listing: • Oversee the inoculation of mushroom bags with the appropriate spawn in accordance with farm protocols. • Ensure proper substrate preparation, including the…
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