Food Technologist – Nutraceuticals

A leading nutraceutical and dietary supplement manufacturing company in Dubai is hiring a Food Technologist (Nutraceuticals). A Female candidate with expertise in formulation, food safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance within the nutraceutical and supplement industry.

Job Responsibilities – Food Technologist

• Formulation & Product Development:
  • Design, develop, and optimise dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, and functional food formulations to meet market needs and consumer health trends.
  • Evaluate ingredient functionality, stability, and compatibility to create safe and effective products.
  • Conduct pilot trials, sensory evaluations, and shelf-life studies to validate formulations before commercial production.
• Quality Assurance & Control:
  • Monitor and supervise quality control processes for raw materials, in-process checks, and finished products.
  • Ensure that all products meet nutritional, functional, and regulatory requirements.
  • Work with laboratories to conduct microbiological, chemical, and physical testing of ingredients and supplements.
• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation:
  • Ensure all products comply with GMP, HACCP, FDA, Dubai Municipality, ESMA, and other international standards.
  • Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, product specifications, Certificates of Analysis (COA), and regulatory submissions.
  • Support accurate and compliant labelling, packaging, and health claims according to local and international guidelines.

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• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Partner with R&D, procurement, production, and packaging teams to ensure smooth scale-up from lab to factory.
  • Provide technical guidance to production teams to maintain consistency, safety, and efficiency during manufacturing.
  • Liaise with suppliers for sourcing high-quality functional ingredients and raw materials.
• Innovation & Market Research:
  • Stay updated with the latest nutraceutical trends, functional ingredients, and consumer health demands.
  • Research and recommend new product ideas in line with wellness, immunity, and lifestyle health categories.
  • Evaluate competitor products and contribute to the company’s new product development (NPD) pipeline.
• Health, Safety & Hygiene Monitoring:
  • Enforce strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and occupational safety practices across production areas.
  • Conduct internal audits, inspections, and corrective action plans to maintain high-quality standards.
  • Train production staff on GMP, HACCP, and best manufacturing practices.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, or related discipline.
• Prior experience in nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, or food manufacturing preferred.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, food safety, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and documentation skills.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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Date of Posting – August 27 2025