Quality Control & R&D Officer – Snack Food Production

About the role

The QC & R&D Officer maintains product quality, safety standards and operational compliance across the production line. The role covers raw material inspection, line testing, packaging verification and food safety compliance (HACCP, ISO 22000), together with research and development work on flavor innovation, recipe optimization, cost efficiency and shelf-life extension.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor raw materials, in-process goods and finished products against specifications.
• Carry out physical, chemical and sensory tests (moisture, oil parameters, seasoning, texture and taste).
• Perform standard microbiological testing and inspections following strict SOPs.
• Inspect packaging integrity, seal quality and labeling accuracy.
• Identify non-conformities, investigate root causes and run CAPA.
• Oversee plant sanitation, hygiene protocols and pest control.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry or a related field.
• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in food manufacturing, specifically snack food or chips production.
• Deep knowledge of snack food processing, frying technologies and HACCP, GMP and ISO 22000.
• Native or fluent Arabic and very good English, including technical reporting.

Required skills

• Chemical, physical and basic microbiological laboratory testing and sensory evaluation.
• MS Excel and basic ERP quality logging systems.
• Proficiency with laboratory testing equipment.