Full-time
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Seeking a qualified and experienced Food Technologist to join a leading foodstuff trading company in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This is a full-time, on-site role, ideal for professionals with hands-on experience in food quality control, product development, sensory analysis, and regulatory compliance within the food trading or food manufacturing sector.
Job Overview
The Food Technologist will play a key role in ensuring food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of traded food products. The position involves new product development (NPD), research and development (R&D), laboratory analysis, and close coordination with internal departments to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Work Location: On-site – Dubai, UAE
- Salary Range: AED 3,000 – AED 3,500 per month
- Experience Required:
- Food Technology: Minimum 3 years (mandatory)
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct sensory evaluation and organoleptic testing to assess food quality, taste, texture, aroma, and appearance
- Support new food product development, reformulation, and product improvement initiatives
- Perform quality control checks to ensure products comply with company standards and Dubai Municipality (DM) food safety regulations
- Assist in research and development (R&D) activities, including trials, testing, and documentation
- Operate, monitor, and maintain laboratory equipment used for food analysis
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards, including basic DM requirements, labeling, and documentation
- Prepare and maintain quality records, reports, and technical documentation
- Collaborate with procurement, operations, and sales teams to improve product quality and processes
- Identify non-conformities and support corrective and preventive actions
- Stay updated on UAE food regulations, industry trends, and best practices
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience working as a Food Technologist in the food industry or foodstuff trading sector
- Strong knowledge of sensory evaluation techniques and food technology principles
- Hands-on experience in laboratory testing and quality control
- Understanding of R&D processes and product development cycles
- Knowledge of basic Dubai Municipality (DM) food safety requirements
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Good communication and coordination skills