Overview
Laboratory Technician Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Al Rashed Food Company
Title: Laboratory Technician
Company: Al Rashed Food Company
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
We are looking for a qualified Lab Technician to undertake a variety of laboratory procedures of technical nature. You will be handling sensitive equipment to analyze samples or substances and conduct tests reporting findings to a laboratory manager.
The ideal candidate will have experience in working under possibly hazardous conditions (e.g. pathogens or chemicals). He/She will be well-trained to maintain safety conditions and will be passionate about doing work that makes things move forward.
Responsebility
Conducts all standard microbiological testing, including aerobic plate count (APC), yeast, mold, coliform, E. coli, Salmonella, Staph A, and Listeria on all raw materials, in-process, and finished products using a combination of conventional and rapid testing methods.
Conducts the collection and testing of salmonella on all raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples.
Conducts various chemical and physical tests on raw materials including moisture, viscosity, free fatty acid, peroxide value, percent fat, titratable acidity, total solids, and water activity.
Performs good housekeeping and clean-up in the lab. Completes administrative work including maintaining Micro Results Logbook, Chemistry Lab Data, as well as other various logs.
Performs various duties including maintaining samples, packaging tests, thermometer calibration, and production R&D sample analysis.
Generates various reports including monthly reports which compose of the monthly analysis, flour analysis results, loading summary of all exports, bun scoring, Non-conformance registers, packaging receiving summary, raw material receiving summary, water analysis and food contact surfaces swabs results.
Completes special projects as directed by the Manager, Food Safety & Quality Assurance.
Create product specifications, and product pictorials for newly developed products.
Submit Certificate of Analysis to all products prior to release to our customers.
Requirements and skills
Proven experience as Lab Technician or relevant position
Experience in operating electrical and nonelectrical laboratory equipment and potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids, infectious bacteria, biohazards etc.)
In depth knowledge of QHSE Systems, preventative measures, and laboratory best practices
Excellent physical condition and endurance
Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and database systems
Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
Valid laboratory technician license
Degree in biology, chemistry or a relevant field
Saudi Citizen
Job Location:
2nd Industrial City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
