Job summary
ERAM Talent seeks a Microbiologist in Al Hofuf to work in the beverage manufacturing sector. The role involves performing microbiological testing on raw materials, water, environments and finished products to ensure food safety and support contamination investigations.
Key responsibilities
- Perform microbiological analysis of raw materials, water, environment, and finished beverages or powders
- Detect and identify yeasts, molds, bacteria and foodborne pathogens
- Conduct environmental monitoring via surface swabs, air sampling and sanitation checks
- Evaluate cleaning and sanitation programs including CIP systems
- Isolate, identify and quantify microbial contaminants using standard techniques
- Investigate contamination sources and support root cause analysis for deviations
- Maintain laboratory records, reports and Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
- Monitor and calibrate incubators, autoclaves and other lab instruments
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Science or related
- Minimum 3 years' microbiologist experience in Food & Beverage manufacturing
- Hands-on testing experience with beverages, food products, raw materials and processing water
- Strong knowledge of microbiological techniques, pathogen detection and environmental monitoring
- Familiarity with GLP, GMP, HACCP and ISO 22000
- Experience using incubators, autoclaves, microscopes and testing instruments
- Strong analytical, documentation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to support CAPA and contamination investigations
Skills
Microbiological testingEnvironmental monitoringPathogen detectionGLPGMPHACCPISO 22000CIP validationLaboratory equipmentRoot cause analysis
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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