Quality Control Specialist

United Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United Group is seeking a Laboratory QC Specialist in Saudi Arabia to carry out sampling and laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished feed to verify conformity with specifications. You will provide accurate results to support material acceptance, product release, and formulation decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–4 years’ laboratory QC experience in feed, food, or grain operations, with strong attention to detail and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant science field.
• 2–4 years of laboratory quality control experience in feed, food, or grain ops.

Responsibilities

• Carry out sampling and inspection of incoming raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Perform chemical and physical analyses and record results in the ERP.
• Issue certificates of analysis and communicate results to relevant teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, Animal Production, or related field

Tools

NIR analysis

Laboratory ERP

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

Carry out sampling and laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished feed to verify conformity with approved specifications, providing accurate and timely results that support material acceptance, product release, and formulation decisions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Sampling & Inspection

• Apply sampling plans for incoming raw materials (including bulk and vessel receipts), in-process materials, and finished products.
• Coordinate sampling activities with QC Samplers.
• Verify sample identification, retention, and chain of custody.

Laboratory Testing

• Perform chemical and physical analyses, including moisture, protein, fat, fiber, ash, pellet durability, and particle size.
• Conduct NIR analysis and mycotoxin screening in line with approved methods.
• Record results accurately in the laboratory system/ERP.

Results & Product Release

• Compare results against specifications and recommend acceptance, hold, or rejection of materials and products.
• Issue certificates of analysis and share results with Production, Nutrition, and Procurement.
• Escalate out-of-specification results to the Quality Control Senior Specialist.

Laboratory Equipment & Practice

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment, and manage reagents and consumables.
• Support method verification and participate in inter-laboratory proficiency testing.
• Maintain good laboratory practice, safety, and housekeeping standards.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, Animal Production, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of laboratory quality control experience in feed, food, or grain operations.