Microbiologist - GF

MBRF Global Foods Company; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

MBRF is seeking an experienced Microbiology Laboratory Specialist in Jeddah to perform sampling, testing, and reporting in alignment with ISO 17025 and company standards. The role involves coordinating testing activities, supporting quality investigations, and ensuring traceability across LIMS and SAP systems.

You will collaborate with Production, QA, R&D, and other stakeholders to drive quality initiatives, develop new methodologies, and support continuous improvement in a safe, compliant lab

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant science and at least 5 years in microbiology/lab operations or food quality.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 17025 requirements and quality management systems.
• Business-level English; Arabic a plus; Portuguese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive, test, and validate samples per approved plans and ISO/regulatory standards.
• Analyze microbiological results and communicate deviations to QA and stakeholders.
• Prepare laboratory reports and maintain accurate records for trends and decisions.
• Coordinate testing activities to ensure timely results and investigations when quality issues arise.
• Maintain calibration and operation of laboratory equipment and resources.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Food Technology, Veterinary Sciences, or related field

Tools

LIMS

SAP

Job description

How about building your career at one of the world’s largest food companies?
Come work at MBRF, a company present in the lives of thousands of families around the world. From the simplest moments to the most special ones, we nourish life through quality, innovation, and the people who make everything happen.

What will you be doing at MBRF?

• Receive, prepare, and test samples in accordance with approved sampling plans, laboratory procedures, ISO requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Perform microbiological analysis of finished products, raw materials, ingredients, water, surfaces, air, rework, and other relevant samples while ensuring full traceability throughout the testing process.
• Review, interpret, and evaluate laboratory results against established standards, identifying deviations and communicating findings to Quality Assurance and relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare and authorize laboratory reports, maintain accurate test records, and provide analytical insights, trends, and reports to support business decisions.
• Coordinate laboratory testing activities to ensure accurate and timely results while supporting investigations into product or process quality issues.
• Maintain laboratory documentation and traceability through LIMS, SAP, and other quality management systems.
• Support proficiency testing, external laboratory activities, validation studies, and technical audits.
• Partner with Production, Quality Assurance, R&D, and other stakeholders to support new product development, supplier approvals, and quality initiatives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory quality systems in line with ISO 17025, Good Laboratory Practices, and company standards.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and operating effectively while managing consumables, chemicals, media, and laboratory resources.
• Promote a safe, clean, and compliant laboratory environment while adhering to HSE, food safety, food defense, and quality requirements.
• Support the development of new methodologies, technologies, and process improvements while providing technical guidance and training when needed.

What kind of profile are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Food Technology, Veterinary Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in microbiology, laboratory operations, food quality, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 17025 requirements and laboratory quality management systems.
• Business-level proficiency in English; Arabic is considered an advantage. Portuguese is a plus.
• Experience working with laboratory systems such as LIMS and SAP.
• Based in Jeddah or willing to relocate to Jeddah.

What competencies are key to this role?

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and food safety standards.
• Excellent planning, organization, and time-management skills.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to take initiative, conduct research, and support knowledge sharing across teams.

What can you expect from MBRF?

• Being part of a global, collaborative and dynamic working environment.
• Strong corporate culture with commitments to customers, employees and the communities we serve.
• Vertical, horizontal and cross-functional growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.