Food Safety Chemist & Microbiologist — Lab & GMP Specialist

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

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.