Microbiologist

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 (TFC), part of Al Dabbagh Group, is a leading manufacturer and distributor in the food and agriculture sector, established in 1962. TFC is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality across its operations. Join our team and contribute your microbiological expertise to ensuring product safety, strengthening quality assurance, and driving continuous improvement across our food and agriculture operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and supervise microbiological testing of raw materials, feed, finished products, water samples, and environmental swabs to ensure product safety and quality.
• Isolate, identify, and enumerate microorganisms, including Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and indicator organisms, using culture-based methods, PCR, molecular detection systems, and Vitek 2.
• Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of laboratory test results while maintaining compliance with ISO 17025, GLP, HACCP, GMP, and internal food safety and quality standards.
• Maintain laboratory equipment through regular calibration, validation, and maintenance, and ensure accurate documentation, SOPs, and readiness for internal audits and external inspections.
• Support the development, validation, and improvement of microbiological testing methods and laboratory procedures in line with industry standards and best practices.
• Investigate microbiological deviations, contamination incidents, and out-of-specification (OOS) results, and recommend corrective and preventive actions to minimize food safety risks.
• Monitor microbiological trends, prepare laboratory reports, and collaborate with Quality Assurance and Production teams to support risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
• Support HACCP implementation and critical control point monitoring, while contributing to contamination reduction, shelf-life improvement, and process optimization initiatives.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biotechnology, or Biological Sciences.
• Experience: 2-5 years of experience in food, poultry, or FMCG microbiology.
• Technical Skills: Food microbiology, pathogen testing, microbial isolation and identification, PCR, and laboratory equipment handling, including Vitek.
• Knowledge: ISO 17025, HACCP, GMP, and GLP. Experience in ISO 17025-accredited laboratories is preferred.

Job Type: Full-Time

Working Hours: 48 hours per week

Key Benefits:

• Professional Development
• Hands-on Laboratory Experience
• Opportunities to Enhance Technical Skills
• Exposure to Food Safety and Quality Standards
• Collaborative Work Environment