Central Lab Lead: Food Chemistry & QA Champion

Catrion; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability accommodations

Flexible working hours

Accessible facilities and technology

Job summary

Catrion in Riyadh is seeking a seasoned head to manage the food chemistry testing laboratory, overseeing all activities, and preparing the annual plan while supervising the execution team. This role demands leadership to ensure timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

You will lead GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC, and IC analyses of food, pesticides, and packaging, while establishing new methods for food and beverage testing and maintaining ISO17025 compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical analysis of food and beverages.
• Familiarity with ISO17025 accreditation requirements.
• Ability to prepare annual budgets for the Laboratory.
• Proven skills in supervising laboratory personnel and operations.
• Coordination with regulatory bodies such as SASO, SFDA.

Responsibilities

• Manage all activities in the food chemistry testing laboratory.
• Prepare annual plan, supervise the team and execution plan.
• Conduct GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC, IC analyses of food, pesticide and packing.
• Establish new chemical analysis methods for food/beverages.
• Review records and reports; ensure data integrity and interpretation.
• Prepare yearly laboratory budgets and monitor resources.
• Maintain calibration programs and quality management per ISO17025.
• Coordinate with government agencies; promote training and development.

Skills

GC-MS

LC-MS

HPLC

IC analysis

Team supervision

Budget planning

Quality management

ISO 17025

Regulatory coordination

Data trend analysis

Tools

GC-MS

LC-MS

HPLC

IC

Job description

Catrion in Riyadh is seeking a seasoned head to manage the food chemistry testing laboratory, overseeing all activities, and preparing the annual plan while supervising the execution team. This role demands leadership to ensure timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

You will lead GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC, and IC analyses of food, pesticides, and packaging, while establishing new methods for food and beverage testing and maintaining ISO17025 compliance.