We are looking for a qualified Lab Technician to undertake a variety of laboratory procedures of technical nature. You will be handling sensitive equipment to analyze samples or substances and conduct tests reporting findings to a laboratory manager.
The ideal candidate will have experience in working under possibly hazardous conditions (e.g. pathogens or chemicals). He/She will be well-trained to maintain safety conditions and will be passionate about doing work that makes things move forward.
Responsebility
- Conducts all standard microbiological testing, including aerobic plate count (APC), yeast, mold, coliform, E. coli, Salmonella, Staph A, and Listeria on all raw materials, in-process, and finished products using a combination of conventional and rapid testing methods.
- Conducts the collection and testing of salmonella on all raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples.
- Conducts various chemical and physical tests on raw materials including moisture, viscosity, free fatty acid, peroxide value, percent fat, titratable acidity, total solids, and water activity.
- Performs good housekeeping and clean-up in the lab. Completes administrative work including maintaining Micro Results Logbook, Chemistry Lab Data, as well as other various logs.
- Performs various duties including maintaining samples, packaging tests, thermometer calibration, and production R&D sample analysis.
- Generates various reports including monthly reports which compose of the monthly analysis, flour analysis results, loading summary of all exports, bun scoring, Non-conformance registers, packaging receiving summary, raw material receiving summary, water analysis and food contact surfaces swabs results.
- Completes special projects as directed by the Manager, Food Safety & Quality Assurance.
- Create product specifications, and product pictorials for newly developed products.
- Submit Certificate of Analysis to all products prior to release to our customers.
Requirements and skills
- Proven experience as Lab Technician or relevant position
- Experience in operating electrical and nonelectrical laboratory equipment and potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids, infectious bacteria, biohazards etc.)
- In depth knowledge of QHSE Systems, preventative measures, and laboratory best practices
- Excellent physical condition and endurance
- Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and database systems
- Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
- Valid laboratory technician license
- Degree in biology, chemistry or a relevant field
- Saudi Citizen
Job Location:
2nd Industrial City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
