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United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

- To manage the health, safety, environmental and quality systems ensuring compliance across the organization.- Monitoring and ensuring that food production, catering and food services are complying with UAE statutory and company HSE&Q standards, policies and procedures to avoid food contamination and related risks- Conducting internal investigations and audits related to food safety- Managing external audits- Training team members on HSE and food risk management- Liaising with Municipality and government bodies for required certifications and approvals- Implementation of HSE policies, procedures, processes and systems- Working with food suppliers, the Purchasing Department & Supply Chain department to ensure the quality of products are to the standards required.

Jebel Ali Freezone, Dubai

- Supports, promotes, and enforces product food safety, product uniformity and adherence to standards.- Manages the Environmental Monitoring Program, including periodic review, trending, and leading the Micro response team- Develops and maintains Quality Procedures.- Leads the Quality Assurance team and oversees daily Quality Assurance and operational monitoring activities; periodically reviews QA and HACCP records and applicable production records for product conformance to established specifications.- Analyzes Quality Assurance KPI variables to identify chronic problems that result in poor quality, yield loss and rejections of finished product.- Organizes and leads monthly plant self-audits/inspections with cross-section of plant management. Reports food safety, quality, sanitation and employee safety concerns noted during audits and provides follow-up reports to document progress.- Directly responsible for third party food safety and quality audits (participation, preparation and follow-up); leads and supports management team in compliance with certification standards.- Oversees microbiological and chemical testing of raw materials, ingredients, and finished products; periodically reviews laboratory and sensory testing program standards, procedures and protocols.- Leads the management team in product traceability and mock recall exercises- Promotes continuous improvement through on-going teaching and training opportunities. Stays abreast of new technologies and changes in international, federal, and state food regulations.

United Arab Emirates

-planning and carrying out trials-Tracking environmental micro-organism development-Growing microbe cultures-Developing new pharmaceutical products, vaccines, medicines and compounds such as antiseptics-Collecting samples from a variety of locations-Recording, analysing and interpreting data-Writing research papers, reports and reviews-Keeping up-to-date with scientific and research developments-Ensuring that data is recorded accurately in accordance to guidelines-Observing high health and safety standards-Inspecting food and drink manufacturing processes to check for possible contamination-Managing laboratories.

United Arab Emirates

-Microbial testing for raw materials, in-process and finished products-Monitor QC specifications of in-process products-Maintain microbial cultures for use in production processes-Maintain laboratory supplies and inventories-Maintain laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration as necessary-Complete and maintain all necessary documentation in microbiology lab to ensure cGMP compliance-Support R&D as necessary-Support cGMP throughout the facility-Support QA functions as necessary-Regular interaction with all departments of the company is required to identify, communicate, troubleshoot and help resolve operational issues..

observing, monitoring and identifying microorganisms;tracking of microorganisms in a range of environments;monitoring and assessing samples from a range of sources;using a variety of identification methods, including molecular techniques, to test samples;developing new techniques, products and processes;developing and planning methods to prevent the spread of disease;developing and registering new medicines, vaccines, diagnostic tests and pharmaceutical products;planning, implementing and evaluating new products in clinical trials;developing products, such as enzymes, vitamins, hormones, and antimicrobials;growing microbial cultures, e.g. for use in the food and beverage industry or in agriculture;working with specialist computer software to undertake studies and research;managing and overseeing laboratory work.planning and organising resources and activities;following regular sampling schedules within a specific environment;collecting samples from different types of environments, such as agricultural sites;quality control in manufacturing processes, e.g. checking for signs of contamination;maintaining accurate and up-to-date records;writing up research findings and producing reports;keeping up with new research and attending national and international conferences and other events;liaising with colleagues from non-scientific departments;teaching students, preparing assessment and providing feedback;providing information and advice to colleagues and external bodies.

observing, monitoring and identifying microorganisms;tracking of microorganisms in a range of environments;monitoring and assessing samples from a range of sources;using a variety of identification methods, including molecular techniques, to test samples;developing new techniques, products and processes;developing and planning methods to prevent the spread of disease;developing and registering new medicines, vaccines, diagnostic tests and pharmaceutical products;planning, implementing and evaluating new products in clinical trials;developing products, such as enzymes, vitamins, hormones, and antimicrobials;growing microbial cultures, e.g. for use in the food and beverage industry or in agriculture;working with specialist computer software to undertake studies and research;managing and overseeing laboratory work.

Master'S Degree, Microbiology, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Microbiology, General