Officer, Quality Control

Modern Mills Company; Al Jumum; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Quality Laboratory Technician to ensure that product samples meet quality standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and 1-3 years of experience in a quality lab, ideally in flour milling. Responsibilities include performing quality tests and maintaining accurate records. Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities available.

Benefits

Career Growth & Learning: Structured training programs

Competitive compensation: Salary and health benefits

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a food manufacturing quality laboratory, preferably in flour milling.
• Familiarity with ISO 22000, HACCP, and GMP quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform a series of quality tests using laboratory equipment.
• Document results for each wheat source and report problematic results.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems and practices.

Skills

Analytical testing methods for flour and grains

Data recording and laboratory documentation

Bilingual (Arabic and English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field

Job description

Job Purpose

To ensure all product samples meet the Modern Mill’s quality and safety standards by performing precise laboratory tests, maintaining accurate records, and supporting continuous improvement in product quality and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Follows all policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions to perform work in a disciplined and consistent manner.
• Follows daily operations related to the job to ensure business continuity.
• Receives samples from the production department according to a pre-established program and ensures that they are labeled.
• Performs a series of quality tests using laboratory equipment.
• Ensures that samples are stored properly over a period of time.
• Ensures that results are documented for each wheat source.
• Reports problematic results.
• Maintains a record of all tests performed on a daily basis.
• Contributes to identifying opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices, taking into account international best practices: changes in international standards and the work environment, cost reduction, and productivity improvement.
• Assists in preparing appropriate and accurate reports to meet company and department requirements, policies, and standards.
• Complies with all safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
• Performs other related duties and tasks as directed.
• Reflects on detailed and standardized practices and instructions.
• Works within established practices and procedures, and work is subject to close supervision.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in a food manufacturing quality laboratory (experience in flour milling preferred).
• Strong understanding of analytical testing methods for flour and grains.
• Familiarity with ISO 22000, HACCP, and GMP quality systems.
• Proficiency in data recording and laboratory documentation.
• Advanced proficiency in both Arabic and English.

What Sets Us Apart

• Career Growth & Learning: Structured training programs, mentorship, and opportunities for cross‑functional development.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to initiatives that support food security, sustainability, and digital transformation.
• Inclusive and uplifting workplace: Your ideas matter, teamwork thrives, and a positive culture inspires everyone to succeed together.
• Competitive compensation: Salary, comprehensive medical and life insurance, health benefits, and programs that support work‑life balance.
• Innovation & Impact: Access to advanced technology, process automation, and modern operations that drive operational excellence.