Officer, Quality Control

Modern Mills Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Mills Company seeks a Quality Laboratory Analyst to ensure samples meet quality and safety standards through precise tests and accurate record-keeping. You will support continuous improvement in product quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or Microbiology and 1–3 years of experience in a food manufacturing quality laboratory (flour milling preferred). Proficiency in ISO 22000, HACCP, and GMP is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of analytical testing methods for flour and grains.
• Proficiency in data recording and laboratory documentation.
• Advanced proficiency in both Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Follows all policies, processes, SOPs, and instructions.
• Receives samples from production and ensures proper labeling.
• Performs quality tests with laboratory equipment.
• Ensures proper storage of samples over time.
• Documents results for each wheat source.
• Reports any problematic results.
• Maintains daily records of all tests.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of systems and processes.
• Prepares accurate reports to meet company requirements.
• Complies with safety, quality, and environmental policies.
• Performs other related duties as directed.
• Works within established practices under close supervision.

Skills

Analytical testing methods

Lab data recording

Bilingual (Arabic & English)

Education

Bachelor’s in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology

Job description

To ensure all products 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 his/her 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.
• Ensure that samples are stored properly over a period of time.
• Ensure 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.
• Comply 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.
• Work within established practices and procedures, and work is subject to close supervision

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• 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.