Full-time
Hiregulf
Food Technologist hiring for a Quality Control team of a leading dairy manufacturing company in Dubai, UAE.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform chemical, physical, and microbiological analysis of milk, dairy ingredients, and finished dairy products to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Conduct routine laboratory testing, including fat, protein, moisture, acidity, pH, total solids, and other dairy quality parameters.
- Monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process and report any deviations from specifications.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records, test reports, and documentation in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Support quality assurance activities by investigating non-conformities and assisting with corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and operating efficiently.
- Participate in raw material evaluation, in-process quality checks, and finished product release testing.
- Assist with product development, validation trials, and shelf-life studies when required.
- Follow laboratory safety procedures and ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Collaborate with production, quality assurance, and R&D teams to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, customer specifications, and internal quality management systems.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing laboratory documentation and records.
Qualifications – Food technologist
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Food Science, Dairy Science, or a related discipline.
- 1–3 years of laboratory experience in the dairy manufacturing or dairy processing industry.
- Previous experience in a food quality control laboratory is highly preferred.
- Hands-on experience in the chemical and physical analysis of dairy products.
- Experience supporting quality assurance, quality control, and product development activities is an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of dairy chemistry, food analysis, laboratory testing methods, and analytical instruments.
- Good understanding of dairy manufacturing processes and food quality standards.
- Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, GLP, ISO 22000, and Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and laboratory documentation systems.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of UAE food regulations and international dairy quality standards will be an advantage.