Microbiologist Beverage Industry📣 Job Ad

Role Overview: Microbiologist, Beverage Industry

Eram Talent is seeking an experienced Microbiologist to join our team in Al Hafuf, Eastern region. This full-time position is crucial for ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality within the beverage manufacturing sector. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar capacity, focusing on comprehensive microbiological testing and quality assurance.

Core Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting thorough microbiological testing on various materials and environments, maintaining laboratory quality systems, and supporting production teams. Key responsibilities include:

• Perform microbiological analysis on raw materials, processing water, environmental samples, and finished beverage or powder products.
• Detect and identify spoilage microorganisms, including yeasts, molds, bacteria, and foodborne pathogens.
• Conduct routine environmental monitoring through surface swabs, air sampling, and sanitation verification.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation programs, including Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems.
• Isolate, identify, and quantify microbial contaminants using standard microbiological techniques.
• Investigate contamination sources and support root cause analysis for microbiological deviations.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, microbiological reports, and Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), biosafety procedures, and laboratory quality standards.
• Monitor and calibrate laboratory equipment, including incubators, autoclaves, and other microbiological instruments.
• Perform quality control checks on culture media and laboratory reagents.
• Collaborate with QA/QC and Production teams to investigate product spoilage, contamination incidents, and out-of-specification (OOS) results.
• Report microbiological deviations promptly and support product hold and corrective action procedures.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must meet the following essential criteria to be considered for this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Microbiologist within the Food & Beverage Manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience in microbiological testing of beverages, food products, raw materials, and processing water.
• Strong knowledge of microbiological analysis techniques, pathogen detection, and environmental monitoring.
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, and food safety regulations.
• Experience using laboratory equipment such as incubators, autoclaves, microscopes, and microbiological testing instruments.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to investigate contamination events and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

Additional qualifications that will be considered advantageous include:

• Experience in beverage, juice, dairy, or powdered food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Clean-In-Place (CIP) validation and environmental hygiene monitoring.
• Familiarity with microbiological Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and Out-of-Specification (OOS) investigations.
• Exposure to shelf-life studies and food safety management systems.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Al Hafuf, Eastern region. The role involves working within a dedicated laboratory environment, collaborating closely with quality assurance and production teams to uphold stringent safety and quality standards.

Application Process

Eram Talent invites qualified professionals to apply for this Microbiologist position. We look forward to reviewing your application.