Quality Assurance Technician

QA Technician, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Company:

Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai Company is ranked as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region and is a market leader in all its categories across the GCC. “Almarai currently employs over 46,000 employees servicing some 110,000 retail outlets and has reported net income of SAR 2.31 billion on sales of SAR 20.97 billion in 2024.”

An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.

About the Role:

Carry out the predetermined range of chemical, organoleptic and bacteriological tests required to monitor quality parameters from raw materials through to finished product and associated services to assist in identifying causes of non-conformance.

Requirements :

Potential candidates must meet the requirements mentioned below:

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology.
• Fresh Graduate is preferred / 2 years of hands-on experience in a microbiology laboratory, preferably in a food/pharmaceutical.
• Proficient in media preparation, sample handling, serial dilution, plating techniques (pour plate, spread plate, membrane filtration), experience in incubation, colony counting, and identification of microorganisms, familiarity with aseptic techniques and laboratory hygiene protocols.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025, GMP, or GLP standards.
• Willingness to work in shifts
• Basic computer skills (MS Excel, Word, etc.).
• Good Communication Skills (English).

Almarai offers a competitive package, generous leave, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, training, and development etc.

This is a great opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package