Summary: Responsible for laboratory operations, quality control, and food safety testing in dairy and cheese production to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Highlights: 1. Ensures quality and safety across dairy and cheese production processes 2. Conducts microbiological, chemical, and physical testing of products 3. Supports HACCP, GMP, and food safety management systems **Job Summary:** Responsible for laboratory operations, quality control, and food safety testing throughout dairy and cheese production. The role ensures that raw materials, in\-process products, finished products, equipment, and production environments meet established quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities * Perform microbiological, chemical, and physical testing of raw milk, dairy products, cheese, ingredients, and finished products. * Conduct routine quality tests such as **pH, acidity, fat, protein, moisture, salt, density, and total solids** as applicable. * Carry out microbiological analysis for indicators and relevant pathogens according to approved laboratory procedures. * Monitor the quality of milk and cheese throughout receiving, processing, production, packaging, and storage. * Collect and prepare samples according to established sampling plans and laboratory procedures. * Perform environmental monitoring, including swab testing of production areas, equipment, utensils, and contact surfaces. * Verify cleaning and sanitation effectiveness through appropriate testing and inspection. * Maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, chemicals, reagents, reference standards, and consumables. * Calibrate and verify laboratory instruments and maintain calibration records. * Ensure accurate recording, interpretation, and reporting of laboratory test results. * Identify quality deviations and assist in investigations, root\-cause analysis, and **corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)**. * Monitor product specifications and ensure compliance with company quality standards and food safety requirements. * Support implementation and maintenance of **HACCP, GMP, GHP, and food safety management systems**. * Maintain laboratory documentation, test records, certificates, specifications, and quality reports. * Ensure laboratory procedures are followed in accordance with approved **SOPs** and applicable regulatory requirements. * Communicate abnormal or out\-of\-specification results promptly to Production, QA, and Management. * Support internal and external audits and provide required laboratory records and documentation. * Participate in product release decisions based on laboratory and quality\-control results. * Maintain good laboratory practices, including proper sample identification, traceability, hygiene, and safe chemical handling. * Assist in shelf\-life studies, product development trials, and validation activities when required. Key Skills \& Competencies * Dairy and cheese quality control knowledge * Microbiological and chemical laboratory testing * HACCP, GMP, and food safety principles * Laboratory equipment operation and calibration * Sampling and environmental monitoring * Root\-cause analysis and CAPA * SOP and documentation management * Product specifications and quality standards * Strong attention to detail and analytical skills * Good communication and teamwork * Computer and laboratory data\-recording skills Typical Qualifications * Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in **Food Science, Dairy Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biotechnology**, or a related field. * Previous laboratory or quality\-control experience in a **dairy, cheese, food\-processing, or FMCG environment** is preferred. * Knowledge of food safety and quality management systems is an advantage. Pay: QAR3,000\.00 \- QAR4,000\.00 per month Work Location: In person
Fatima Al-Kuwari
Indeed · HR
Fatima Al-Kuwari
Indeed · HR
