Chemical Laboratory Jr Analyst - GF

MBRF Global Foods Company S.A.; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MBRF Global Foods Company S.A. seeks a Chemistry Lab Analyst in Jeddah to perform sample preparation, execute chemical analyses for finished products and raw materials, and enter results into laboratory records and LIMS, ensuring traceability and accuracy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and familiarity with AOAC/APHA methods, GLP practices, and SAP/MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of AOAC, APHA methods and Good Laboratory Practices.
• English and Arabic language skills; business proficiency is an advantage.
• Familiarity with SAP and MS Office; SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples as per test methods and register samples in laboratory management system.
• Execute chemical laboratorial analysis for finished products, raw materials, ingredients, water, cleaning chemicals as per sampling plan.
• Enter analysis results in sample records and keep traceability records.
• Calibrate equipment prior daily activities and maintain maintenance records.
• Provide technical support to production, quality assurance, and R&D with analysis results.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Planning and time management

Teamwork and collaboration

Communication skills

Initiative and learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

LIMS

Job description

How about building your career at one of the world's largest food companies?
Come work at MBRF, a company present in the lives of thousands of families around the world. From the simplest moments to the most special ones, we nourish life through quality, innovation, and the people who make everything happen.

What will you be doing at MBRF?

• Prepare samples as per test methods with appropriate identification and register samples in laboratory management system.
• Execute chemical laboratorial analysis for finished products, raw materials, ingredients, water, cleaning chemicals as per sampling plan
• Enter analysis results in sample record sheet and laboratory data entry system. Keep traceability records, execute control records.
• Preparation of reagent chemicals and record the details with appropriate labels.
• Calibrate equipment's prior daily activities, or whenever necessary, for specific equipment.
• Preparation of requests to reserve materials from the store.
• Check integrity of equipment and maintain the preventive maintenance records.
• Encode results and elaborate Lab reports.
• Promote validation processes and issuance of procedures for technical and operational training.
• Monitor and record the daily activities in the laboratory and update the check lists.
• Create maintenance services notifications.
• Prepare and standardize reagents and solutions for analysis and maintains the records.
• Provide technical support to production, quality assurance, R&D by providing analysis results with result interpretation.
• Describe, update lab procedures and create applicable forms.
• Follow up the analysis, evaluate results and establish standards and nutritional table if required.
• Maintain the cleanliness of laboratory and comply with company's 5S principles.
• Maintain chemical inventory and provide monthly and quarterly reports to concerned teams.
• Implement and update the laboratory system based on ISO 17025 requirements if required
• Assist in the activities by developing new methodologies and searching new technologies, improvements if needed.
• Develop practical skills for other methodologies (including other areas of the lab)
• Receive samples ensuring the appropriate conditions upon receiving,
• Check received external reports in accordance with the applicable standards
• Update dry ingredients analysis status in HOI file after successful analysis and updating in LIMS
• Responsible for Ingredient supplier COA
• Comply with BRF Sustainability Policy guidelines, ensure adherence to BRF Sustainability Plan through activities in its routines that promotes compliance with the indicators and global ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) commitments of the Company, ensuring the connection between its actions and sustainable development in the BRF chain.

What kind of profile are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Business proficiency in English and Arabic is an advantage
• Knowledge of laboratory test methods, including AOAC and APHA, and Good Laboratory Practices
• Knowledge of production processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• SAP knowledge is preferred
• Based in Jeddah or open to relocating to Jeddah

What competencies are key to this role?

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Strong planning, organization and time-management skills
• Result-oriented and proactive approach
• Good teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Flexibility and ability to manage changing priorities
• Good communication, coordination and presentation skills
• Initiative and continuous learning mindset

What can you expect from MBRF?

• Being part of a global, collaborative and dynamic working environment.
• Strong corporate culture with commitments to customers, employees and the communities we serve.
• Vertical, horizontal and cross-functional growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.