Microbiologist

TANMIAH Foods Company (TFC) , part of Al Dabbagh Group, is a leading manufacturer and distributor in the food and agriculture sector, established in 1962. TFC is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality across its operations. Join our team and contribute your microbiological expertise to ensuring product safety, strengthening quality assurance, and driving continuous improvement across our food and agriculture operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and supervise microbiological testing of raw materials, feed, finished products, water samples, and environmental swabs to ensure product safety and quality.

• Isolate, identify, and enumerate microorganisms, including Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and indicator organisms, using culture-based methods, PCR, molecular detection systems, and Vitek 2.

• Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of laboratory test results while maintaining compliance with ISO 17025, GLP, HACCP, GMP, and internal food safety and quality standards.

• Maintain laboratory equipment through regular calibration, validation, and maintenance, and ensure accurate documentation, SOPs, and readiness for internal audits and external inspections.

• Support the development, validation, and improvement of microbiological testing methods and laboratory procedures in line with industry standards and best practices.

• Investigate microbiological deviations, contamination incidents, and out-of-specification (OOS) results, and recommend corrective and preventive actions to minimize food safety risks.

• Monitor microbiological trends, prepare laboratory reports, and collaborate with Quality Assurance and Production teams to support risk mitigation and continuous improvement.

• Support HACCP implementation and critical control point monitoring, while contributing to contamination reduction, shelf-life improvement, and process optimization initiatives.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biotechnology, or Biological Sciences.

• Experience: 2–5 years of experience in food, poultry, or FMCG microbiology.

• Technical Skills: Food microbiology, pathogen testing, microbial isolation and identification, PCR, and laboratory equipment handling, including Vitek.

• Knowledge: ISO 17025, HACCP, GMP, and GLP. Experience in ISO 17025-accredited laboratories is preferred.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-Time

Workplace Location: Al Majmaa'h ,Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Working Hours: 48 hours per week

Key Benefits: Professional Development, Hands-on Laboratory Experience, Opportunities to Enhance Technical Skills, Exposure to Food Safety and Quality Standards, and a Collaborative Work Environment.