Microbiologist

REF 1887565
05.09.2025 | Dubai | full time
General
Location: Dubai
Occupancy: full time
To join : within 1 month
Description
Microbiologists study microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, and some types of parasites. They try to understand how these organisms live, grow, and interact with their environments.

About the role
• Conduct Microbiological analysis of food items including Raw Material, Finished Products and provide accurate results.
• Prepare SOP and manuals for the Laboratory including sampling schedule.
• Conduct Hygiene swab analysis of employees ,equipment’s and other Food contact surfaces
• Validate the testing methods and results with external lab analysis
• Chemical analysis and organoleptic analysis of Products
• Lead and Train the crew of Lab Technician and Lab Assistants
• Initiate positive release of Products .Inform Asst QA Manager on any microbiological deviation and initiate corrective actions
• Assist QA Manager in Laboratory construction and ordering of new equipment’s for the Lab.
• Calibration of Laboratory equipment’s.
• Maintain inventory of Laboratory Medias.
• Maintain the test reports and trend analysis of swabs as per BRC Standards.
• Assist QA Manager and R&D Specialist on product developments including cooking, tasting and shelf life analysis
• Ensure a compliance on updated microbiological standards, new food borne pathogens etc. with DM, ESMA and other International regulatory Organisations.
• Support the development of food safety in production process.

About the requirements
• Bachelors Degree in Microbiology, required
• Minimum 5 Years’ experience in Laboratory, minimum 2 Years as QA /Microbiologist Food Industry preferably in Meat and Poultry.
• Software expertise in Microsoft Excel, Access and Word.
• Communication skills in English (written and oral).
• Thorough knowledge in Microbiological Analysis/Chemical analysis /Rapid Test methods


Requirements
Bachelors degree in biology or microbiology; masters degree or doctorate preferred
Laboratory experience
Organizational and analytical skills
cGMP certificate (preferred)
Attention to detail
Provisions
Salary: to be discussed
Employment visa provided
Medical insurance
Publisher
direct employer
50 - 200 employees