Food & Water Technician
| Published | November 13, 2026 |
| Expires | December 13, 2026 |
| Location | Manama, Bahrain |
| Category | Technician |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Salary Unit | Month |
Description
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Food & Water Chemical Technician to join our laboratory team.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience performing physical, chemical, allergen, and nutritional analyses on food products and water samples to ensure strict regulatory compliance and quality control.
Key Responsibilities:
Collect, prepare, and test raw ingredients, finished food products, drinking water, and wastewater samples.
Perform proximate and nutritional content analysis (moisture, protein via Kjeldahl, fat via Soxhlet, ash, fiber, and sugars).
Conduct food allergen testing (using ELISA, lateral flow, or PCR methods) to verify product safety and prevent cross-contamination.
and maintain flame photometers to determine alkali and alkaline earth metals (such as Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, and Lithium) in food and water samples.
Monitor standard water quality parameters (pH, turbidity, TDS, hardness, BOD/COD, residual chlorine, and heavy metals).
Operate, calibrate, and maintain key laboratory instruments, including UV-Vis spectrophotometers, auto-titrators, muffle furnaces, and HPLC/GC systems.
Prepare chemical reagents and standard solutions while strictly following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and safety protocols.
Accurately document test results, compile analytical reports, and flag out-of-spec findings to the Lab Supervisor.
Qualifications & Experience:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Food Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 2–3 years of proven laboratory experience in food and water testing.
Hands-on proficiency with flame photometry (Na, K, Ca), allergen screening, proximate nutritional analysis, and water quality instrumentation.
Strong knowledge of ISO 17025, GLP, HACCP, and local food/water safety regulations.
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Excel and LIMS software.
Contact:+ 97336405504
Interested candidates can send their CV
