Chemist / Microbiologist

PepsiCo; Dammam; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to quality and safety in food production. As a key player in ensuring compliance with rigorous standards, you will conduct analyses, support audits, and maintain high-quality lab practices. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact product excellence. If you are passionate about food science and eager to grow in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Food Science required.
• Excellent command of English and computer skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Conduct daily analysis of products and materials.

Skills

Chemistry

Food Science

Data Analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

ISO Quality Systems

Job description

Overview

We Are PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes LAY’S, DORITOS, CHEETOS, GATORADE, PEPSI, QUAKER and more. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.

Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we are dynamic and full of passionate teams that embrace new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, we know that our company can only succeed when our associates and the society we serve flourishes. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce by creating a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice. At PepsiCo we create a Space to be y( )u.

Join PepsiCo, dare to transform.

Responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE: To ensure all manufactured products meet specified PepsiCo- and regulatory standards in terms of specification and food safety compliance and non-conforming finished products, ingredients, packaging materials and raw materials are not released. All PepsiCo Quality and Food Safety system standards are implemented, monitored, audit targets achieved, and relevant plant safety requirements are met.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. To conduct daily analysis on finished products, incoming raw and packaging materials and ensure that only conforming FGRMPM are released and non-conforming ones are isolated and held for further action as per Quality Policy and Procedures.
2. Participate in inspection visits by regulatory authorities and support addressing issues and concerns.
3. To ensure GMP is followed by plant personnel and raise relevant issues during the shift.
4. Participate in monthly Food safety audit and support in implementing FS standards and audit findings.
5. Meet relevant safety requirements such as Near Miss, chemical management and support implementation of other EHS standards.
6. Sustain a safe work environment in labs by adhering to SWPs in labs while maintaining high housekeeping standards in line with 5 S.
7. Attend Sensory evaluation tests during shift including review process and packaging performance hourly performance and follow-up from previous sensory evaluation findings.
8. Monitor production operator’s product analysis and evaluation both in process and packaging, take action if necessary, and enter results in SPC sheet and weak link.
9. To communicate timely the results of acceptance and rejections of RMPM to concerned functions, issue reports and take action through SAP.
10. To take immediate action in case of any noncompliance noticed during analysis and line monitoring by initiating relevant Hold / Release & coordinate with concerned leaders for inspection and action, including CAPA.
11. To coordinate corrective actions with concerned team leaders if required.
12. To carry out monthly and quarterly in-market evaluation of finished products, including CQA and PQMd samples.
13. Participate in internal and external proficiency tests.
14. Participate in complaint investigations and follow-up corrective actions.
15. Maintain laboratory area and equipment in good working and tidy condition while meeting safety requirements and maintaining calibration status of lab instruments.
16. Support developmental activities / projects relevant to the function.
17. Ensure GMP is followed by plant personnel and raise relevant issues during the shift.
18. Support in implementing IPS, Food Safety, Lab and Quality standards and follow-up on audit findings.
19. Authority to accept conforming materials and to hold or reject non-conforming materials and products.
20. Manage shift activities and enforce GMP in the plant, stop lines in case of critical non-conformity.
21. Train colleagues and disseminate knowledge gained through internal and external trainings.
22. Verify production and warehouses concerns related to quality and communicate results.
23. Implement, sustain and participate in continual improvement of the OH&S Management System in accordance with legislations, PepsiCo GEHSMS and relevant EHS standards, ensuring proper hazard and risk controls are in place and OHS targets are achieved.

Qualifications

Knowledge / Skills: Bachelor’s science degree (preferably in chemistry / Food Science). Excellent command over written and spoken English. Good computer skills with excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience: Newly graduated applicants are welcome; however, experienced chemists in a food manufacturing plant with profound knowledge of latest lab instruments and Quality systems such as ISO are preferred.

Competencies: Ability to effectively communicate cross-functionally, analyze data, be a team player, self-motivated, and proactive.