An ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory in Ajman, UAE is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Microbiologist specializing in the microbiological analysis of potable water and/or food samples. In this technically demanding role, you will perform and oversee microbiological testing, ensure strict compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 quality standards and UAE regulatory requirements, operate and calibrate laboratory instruments, maintain impeccable testing records, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives — all within a professional, accredited laboratory environment that serves a critical public health and food safety function in the UAE.
About the Role — Ajman’s ISO/IEC 17025 Microbiology Laboratory
Accreditation: ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory — the international gold standard for testing and calibration laboratory competence
Testing Scope: Microbiological analysis of potable water and food samples — critical public health and food safety testing services
Location: Ajman — one of the UAE’s rapidly growing industrial and infrastructure emirates with expanding laboratory and quality services
Standards: Full compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, UAE regulatory frameworks, and laboratory quality management best practices
Culture: High-standards, accuracy-focused laboratory environment committed to continuous improvement and professional excellence
Why Build Your Microbiology Career in Ajman, UAE?
Tax-Free Income: Competitive UAE salary in a zero-income-tax environment — accredited laboratory microbiologists are among the most in-demand specialists in the Emirates
ISO 17025 Prestige: Work within an internationally accredited laboratory that sets the highest benchmark for testing quality and technical competence in the UAE
Public Health Impact: Your microbiological expertise directly protects the safety and health of UAE residents through rigorous water and food testing
Career Advancement: ISO 17025 laboratory experience is one of the most valued credentials for microbiology careers across the GCC and globally
Position Overview
This Microbiologist role in Ajman is a full-time, on-site laboratory position within an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing facility. You will be responsible for performing precise microbiological analysis of potable water and food samples — from sample receipt and preparation through testing, result interpretation, and formal reporting — using validated laboratory methods and instruments. The role demands strict adherence to ISO/IEC 17025 quality standards, UAE regulatory compliance, and laboratory health and safety protocols at all times. You will also participate in internal quality control programmes, proficiency testing schemes, and laboratory audits, and support ongoing continuous improvement initiatives. With five or more years of hands-on microbiological analysis experience and a BSc or MSc in Microbiology or a related discipline, this is a genuinely prestigious laboratory career opportunity in the UAE’s most professionally demanding testing environment.
Why This Role Matters: As Microbiologist at this ISO/IEC 17025 accredited Ajman laboratory, you are a frontline protector of public health — your accurate and timely microbiological analyses of potable water and food samples directly safeguard the wellbeing of thousands of UAE residents and consumers every day, working within the UAE’s most rigorous quality framework ensures your professional reputation and technical credentials are built on internationally recognized standards that open doors across the GCC and globally, contributing to internal quality control, proficiency testing, and laboratory audits positions you as a complete laboratory professional with comprehensive quality management experience, and building a career in Ajman’s growing laboratory services sector provides long-term stability, tax-free earnings, and genuine professional pride in work that genuinely matters.
Key Responsibilities
Microbiological Testing & Sample Analysis
- Perform precise and comprehensive microbiological testing and analysis of potable water and food samples in strict accordance with established, validated laboratory methods
- Prepare, process, and analyze all samples while maintaining complete accuracy, sample integrity, and chain of custody throughout the entire testing workflow
- Apply appropriate microbiological testing techniques to identify, quantify, and characterize microbial contaminants in water and food matrices
- Ensure all testing activities are completed within specified turnaround times without compromising the accuracy or reliability of analytical results
ISO/IEC 17025 Compliance & Quality Standards
- Ensure full compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 quality standards, laboratory procedures, documented methods, and applicable UAE regulatory requirements at all times
- Participate actively in internal quality control programmes, proficiency testing schemes, and inter-laboratory comparison exercises to validate testing performance
- Support and contribute to laboratory audits — both internal and external — by maintaining audit-ready documentation, records, and testing practices
- Identify non-conformances, deviations, or quality issues in laboratory operations and report them promptly with appropriate corrective action recommendations
Laboratory Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain all microbiology laboratory instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and laboratory quality procedures
- Perform routine maintenance checks, calibration cycles, and equipment performance verifications to ensure all instruments operate at peak accuracy and reliability
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and coordinate with maintenance or supplier teams to restore operational status with minimal testing downtime
- Ensure all laboratory equipment is clean, correctly stored, and operated safely by all relevant personnel in compliance with laboratory safety standards
Documentation, Reporting & Record Keeping
- Record, interpret, and formally report all microbiological test results accurately and within specified client and regulatory reporting timelines
- Maintain comprehensive laboratory documentation including quality records, testing logs, sample registers, calibration certificates, and non-conformance reports
- Ensure all laboratory documentation is current, accurate, and meets the traceability and record-keeping requirements of ISO/IEC 17025
- Prepare clear, professional analytical reports that communicate microbiological findings accurately to clients, regulators, and internal quality management
Health, Safety & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure strict adherence to laboratory health, safety, and environmental procedures — including biosafety protocols for handling potentially contaminated water and food samples
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory, contributing practical ideas and observations that raise the standard of testing quality and operational efficiency
- Promote a culture of precision, professionalism, and quality consciousness across all laboratory activities and team interactions
- Stay current with developments in microbiological testing methods, laboratory best practices, and relevant UAE and international regulatory updates
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Food Science, or a closely related scientific discipline
- Additional certifications or training in laboratory quality management, ISO/IEC 17025, or food safety microbiology are a strong advantage
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in microbiological analysis specifically within the potable water or food industry
- Proven and demonstrable experience working within an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory environment — this is a mandatory requirement
- Strong working knowledge of microbiological testing methods, quality assurance principles, and laboratory best practices relevant to water and food analysis
- Hands-on experience operating, calibrating, and maintaining microbiology laboratory instruments and testing equipment
Essential Skills
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with a meticulous attention to detail in all testing, interpretation, and reporting activities
- Strong documentation and reporting skills — accurate, professional, and organized record-keeping is essential in an ISO/IEC 17025 environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for client reporting, team collaboration, and regulatory correspondence
- Ability to work independently with strict adherence to quality and safety standards while remaining a collaborative and supportive member of the laboratory team
- Proactive, self-motivated approach with a genuine commitment to delivering accurate, timely, and consistently high-quality microbiological analysis results
About the Employer — ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Testing Laboratory, Ajman UAE
This Microbiologist opportunity is offered by an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory based in Ajman, UAE, providing critical microbiological analysis services for potable water and food samples. The laboratory operates to the most exacting international quality management standards, delivering accurate, reliable, and timely testing results that support public health protection, food safety compliance, and regulatory adherence across the UAE and the wider GCC. The facility is committed to scientific excellence, quality culture, and the professional development of its specialist laboratory team.
Ajman’s growing industrial and infrastructure landscape, combined with the UAE’s zero-tax environment and strong demand for ISO-accredited laboratory scientists, makes this an outstanding career opportunity for a senior microbiologist looking to build a long-term, high-quality career in the Emirates.
Who Should Apply?
- Experienced Microbiologists: With 5+ years of microbiological analysis in potable water or food testing laboratories in the UAE or GCC
- ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Professionals: With proven experience working within accredited testing laboratories and maintaining audit-ready quality systems
- Microbiology / Biotechnology Graduates: Holding a BSc or MSc with extensive hands-on laboratory instrument experience and strong documentation skills
- Food Science Microbiologists: Specializing in food-borne pathogen testing, water quality analysis, or public health laboratory services in the UAE
- UAE-Based Laboratory Scientists: Currently located in Ajman or willing to relocate, ready to join a professionally demanding and highly reputable accredited testing laboratory
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