Food Microbiology Specialist — Hands-on Lab & QA Impact

Tanmiah Food Company; Al Majma`ah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TANMIAH Foods Company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a microbiology specialist to lead testing of raw materials, products, water, and environmental samples, ensuring ISO 17025 compliance and GLP adherence. The role emphasizes method development, CAPA actions, and collaboration with QA and Production teams.

The position requires 2–5 years of experience in food microbiology, with knowledge of PCR, Vitek systems, and HACCP/GMP frameworks. Full-time hours and competitive lab environment offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biotechnology, or Biological Sciences.
• 2–5 years of microbiology experience in food, poultry, or FMCG.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025, HACCP, GMP, and GLP.
• ISO 17025 accreditation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and supervise microbiological testing of materials, products, water, and environment.
• Isolate, identify and enumerate microorganisms using culture methods, PCR, and Vitek 2.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of test results in line with ISO 17025, GLP, HACCP, GMP.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment; document SOPs and audits.
• Support method development and validation of microbiological tests.
• Investigate deviations and OOS results; recommend CAPA actions.
• Monitor trends, prepare reports, and collaborate with QA and Production.
• Support HACCP CCP monitoring and contamination reduction initiatives.

Skills

Food microbiology

PCR

Microbial isolation

Vitek

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Tools

Vitek 2

PCR equipment

Job description

TANMIAH Foods Company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a microbiology specialist to lead testing of raw materials, products, water, and environmental samples, ensuring ISO 17025 compliance and GLP adherence. The role emphasizes method development, CAPA actions, and collaboration with QA and Production teams.

The position requires 2–5 years of experience in food microbiology, with knowledge of PCR, Vitek systems, and HACCP/GMP frameworks. Full-time hours and competitive lab environment offered.