Interim Quality Technologist

National Food Products Company; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Quality Technologist to analyze samples of dairy products and ensure compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in food science and has experience in the dairy manufacturing industry. Responsibilities include conducting various quality tests, ensuring packaging integrity, and assisting with audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Dairy Technology, Microbiology, or related field.
• Experience in Dairy manufacturing industry knowledge.
• Understanding of HACCP, GMPs, ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on raw milk, ingredients, and finished dairy products.
• Conduct environmental and allergen swabbing for sanitation verification.
• Inspect packaging and raw materials as per receiving program.

Skills

Quality analysis of dairy products

Knowledge of HACCP

Microbiological testing

Chemical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science or related field

Job description

Job Purpose

Quality Technologist is responsible for analyzing samples for Fresh/UHT products in packaging line. The position holder is responsible for conducting following tests PH, Conductivity, Chemical concentration used, analyzing packaging materials & implementing hygiene best practices and carry out internal audits and maintain records.

Key accountabilities

• Perform physical, chemical, and microbiological tests on raw milk, ingredients, and finished dairy products (e.g., fats, proteins, titratable acidity, pH, moisture, microbiological counts).
• Conduct environmental and allergen swabbing as part of sanitation verification.
• Ensure CCP (critical control points) limits are as per the standards and update line supervisor for corrective action if required.
• Ensure packaging integrity thorough testing and update line supervisor for corrective action if required.
• Inspect packaging and raw materials as per company raw material receiving program. Prepares summary reports for supplier ratings, packaging and raw materials disposition. Identifies and properly disposes non-conforming materials and products.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO, FSSC 22000, and other food safety and quality management systems.
• Assist with internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and documentation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Dairy Technology, Microbiology, or related field.
• Experience in Dairy manufacturing industry knowledge of RM/PM and FG sampling (Fresh/UHT products).
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, ISO standards, and microbiological testing.