Chemist / Microbiologist

PepsiCo; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food and beverage company in Saudi Arabia seeks a qualified individual to ensure manufactured products meet compliance standards. The role involves conducting daily product analyses, maintaining GMP, and supporting food safety audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or food science and excellent English communication skills, along with good computer proficiency in MS Office applications. Newly graduated applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's science degree, preferably in chemistry or food science.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Good computer skills with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint knowledge.
• Newly graduated applicants can apply; experience preferred for chemists in food manufacturing.
• Competencies: communicate, analyze data, team player, self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet PepsiCo and regulatory standards.
• Conduct daily analysis on products and raw materials.
• Participate in inspections by regulatory authorities.
• Maintain GMP compliance and enforce safety requirements.
• Support monthly food safety audits and coordinate CAPA activities.
• Monitor production operators' product analysis and enter results in SAP.
• Coordinate corrective actions and support proficiency tests.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and manage shift activities.

Skills

Excellent command of written and spoken English

Good computer skills

Effective communication

Data analysis

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s science degree in chemistry or food science

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

PepsiCo products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories. 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 many other iconic brands.

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all manufactured products meet specified PepsiCo and regulatory standards in terms of specification and food safety compliance.
• Conduct daily analysis on finished products, incoming raw materials and packaging materials, isolating non‑conforming items and taking corrective action.
• Participate in inspection visits by regulatory authorities and support addressing issues and concerns.
• Maintain GMP compliance, raising relevant issues during the shift and enforcing safety requirements such as Near Miss, chemical management and other EHS standards.
• Support monthly food safety audits, implement FS standards and audit findings, and coordinate CAPA activities.
• Monitor production operator’s product analysis, enter results in SPC sheets, and communicate results to concerned functions through SAP.
• Coordinate corrective actions with team leaders, support internal and external proficiency tests, and investigate complaints.
• Maintain laboratory area and equipment in good working condition, ensuring calibration status of lab instruments and supporting developmental activities and projects relevant to the function.
• Manage shift activities independently, enforcing GMP, stopping lines for critical non‑conformity observed during shifts, and training colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s science degree, preferably in chemistry or food science.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Good computer skills with excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Newly graduated applicants can apply; preferred experience includes chemists in a food manufacturing plant with profound knowledge of latest lab instruments and ISO quality system.
• Competencies: effectively communicate cross‑functionally, analyze data, be a team player, self‑motivated and initiate initiatives.