Senior Microbiologist, Food Quality & Process Improvement

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

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