IFFCO — one of the UAE’s most established and respected FMCG and Agri Foods groups — is seeking a technically skilled Lab Technician Quality – Flour to join its Flour Business Unit. This laboratory quality role is responsible for the accurate performance and communication of all laboratory tests to determine wheat, flour, and feed quality across raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products. The position requires full compliance with ISO 17025, HACCP, HALAL, and FSSC 22000 standards, GMP audit execution, equipment calibration, and shop floor inspection — while maintaining the highest standards of product safety, legality, and quality.
Multi-Standard Quality Compliance Framework
ISO 17025HACCPFSSC 22000HALALGMPEMIGRAIN Risk ManagementOHS Safety Standards
About the Role — Lab Technician Quality Flour, IFFCO UAE
Business Unit: Flour (Unit 363) — part of IFFCO’s Agri Foods Business Group (233)
Testing Scope: Wheat quality · Flour quality · Feed quality — raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products
Standards: ISO 17025 · HACCP · FSSC 22000 · HALAL certification maintenance
Additional Scope: Incoming packaging material inspection · Online process inspection · GMP audits
Reporting: Direct reporting to Supervisor and Manager with full KPI adherence
Why This Lab Technician Role at IFFCO UAE Stands Out
IFFCO Group: Join one of the UAE’s most recognized and diversified FMCG and Agri Foods companies — a respected career platform in the Gulf food industry
Specialized Flour Industry: Build deep technical expertise in flour milling quality analysis — one of the most specialized and consistently in-demand food laboratory skillsets in the GCC
Multi-Standard Lab Work: Gain hands-on experience with ISO 17025, HACCP, FSSC 22000, and HALAL compliance — a highly marketable combination in UAE food manufacturing
Career Growth: Lab Technician roles in UAE flour milling offer clear progression toward Senior Lab Technician, Quality Supervisor, and Quality Manager positions
Position Overview
The Lab Technician Quality – Flour at IFFCO UAE is a detailed, compliance-driven quality laboratory role at the heart of the Flour Business Unit’s quality management function. You will perform accurate analysis and quality inspection of all wheat, flour, and feed materials — from incoming raw materials through semi-finished and finished product stages — ensuring compliance with product safety, legality, and quality requirements. You will plan and execute GMP audits, maintain documents related to ISO 17025, HACCP, HALAL, and FSSC 22000, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment, prepare flour and feed analysis reports, support shop floor inspections, and actively contribute to workplace health and safety under the EMIGRAIN risk management framework.
Why This Role Matters: As Lab Technician Quality Flour at IFFCO UAE, you are the technical quality guardian of the flour production process — every wheat and flour analysis you perform, every GMP audit you execute, every ISO 17025 and HACCP document you maintain, and every shop floor inspection you complete directly ensures that IFFCO’s flour and feed products meet the exacting quality, safety, and regulatory standards that millions of consumers, bakers, and food manufacturers across the UAE and the wider Gulf region depend on every day.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Inspection, Analysis & Reporting
- Conduct accurate, timely quality inspection, chemical analysis, and test reporting of all raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished flour and feed products — ensuring all results are communicated clearly to relevant stakeholders in line with IFFCO’s quality plan
- Perform incoming packaging material inspection and reporting — verifying that all packaging materials received at the facility meet IFFCO’s defined specifications before release for use in production
- Conduct online process inspection of finished and semi-finished products across the production floor — reporting findings accurately and flagging deviations immediately to the relevant supervisor or manager
- Maintain comprehensive, accurate flour and feed analysis reports — ensuring all data is recorded, traceable, and retained in accordance with ISO 17025 document control requirements
GMP Audits & Standards Compliance
- Plan and execute GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) audits across the flour production facility — identifying non-conformances, documenting findings, and supporting the implementation of corrective actions
- Maintain all documents and records related to ISO 17025, HACCP, HALAL, and FSSC 22000 standards — ensuring document control, version management, and record retention are fully compliant at all times
- Adhere strictly to all company quality plans, completing all assigned analyses and shop floor inspections within defined timelines and performance KPIs
- Ensure all laboratory and quality activities comply fully with applicable UAE food safety regulations, HALAL certification requirements, and IFFCO’s internal quality standards
Equipment Calibration, Maintenance & Lab Housekeeping
- Use, maintain, and manage all assigned laboratory equipment — including routine calibration, repair coordination, and meticulous record-keeping — to ensure all instruments remain fit for purpose and traceable to relevant measurement standards
- Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and good order of all laboratory work areas at all times — ensuring the lab environment supports accurate testing, product safety, and ISO 17025 compliance
- Report any equipment malfunctions, calibration failures, or laboratory non-conformances to the Supervisor promptly and document all findings accurately in the relevant maintenance records
Health, Safety & Risk Management
- Assist Supervisors and Managers in identifying workplace hazards and participate actively in the assessment of risks associated with identified hazards across the flour milling and laboratory environment
- Be fully aware of and consistently follow EMIGRAIN-adopted risk management procedures when undertaking all assigned tasks and projects within the facility
- Report all incidents, near misses, and occupational health and safety concerns to Supervisors as soon as practicable — without undue delay — and in accordance with IFFCO’s safety reporting requirements
- Follow all reasonable safety directions from Supervisors and Managers, and never interfere with or misuse any device or equipment provided as part of a risk control measure
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Degree in Food Technology — or a closely related field such as Food Science, Agricultural Engineering, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the flour milling industry, baking industry, or a chemical laboratory environment — with hands-on exposure to quality testing, analysis, and reporting
- Practical knowledge of quality management and laboratory testing applicable to wheat, flour, or feed products in an FMCG or agri-food production environment
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical knowledge of food quality laboratory techniques applicable to wheat, flour, and feed analysis in a flour milling environment
- Familiarity with ISO 17025, HACCP, FSSC 22000, and HALAL documentation and compliance requirements in a food manufacturing laboratory setting
- Accurate and detail-oriented approach to data recording, analysis reporting, and document management — zero tolerance for errors in product quality records
- Good communication skills for reporting quality findings clearly and promptly to Supervisors, Managers, and cross-functional teams
- Physical capability and willingness to conduct both laboratory bench work and active shop floor inspections across the production facility
About IFFCO — UAE’s Leading Agri Foods & FMCG Group
IFFCO is one of the UAE’s most established, diversified, and respected FMCG and Agri Foods groups, with a wide portfolio spanning flour milling, edible oils, fats, baked goods, snacks, frozen foods, and specialty ingredients. The Flour Business Unit — part of IFFCO’s broader Agri Foods Business Group — operates with a commitment to the highest food quality, safety, and regulatory standards across the UAE and the wider GCC market. IFFCO’s quality team is central to ensuring that every flour and feed product meets the strictest customer, regulatory, and certification requirements — from HACCP and ISO 17025 compliance to HALAL and FSSC 22000 certification.
Career Outlook: Lab Technicians in IFFCO’s Flour Business Unit have a well-defined progression path toward Senior Lab Technician, Quality Supervisor, Quality Assurance Officer, and Quality Manager roles — all rewarding, in-demand positions within the UAE’s thriving flour milling and agri-food manufacturing sector.
Who Should Apply?
- Flour Milling Lab Technicians: With 2+ years of wheat, flour, or feed analysis experience in a UAE or GCC flour milling or agri-food quality laboratory
- Food Technology Graduates: With laboratory quality testing experience in flour milling, baking, or food manufacturing and knowledge of HACCP, ISO 17025, or FSSC 22000 standards
- Chemical Lab Technicians: With 2 years of analytical chemistry or food testing experience and the ability to transition into a specialized flour quality analysis role in the UAE
- Baking Industry Quality Technicians: With raw material and finished product quality inspection experience and exposure to GMP audits and food safety documentation systems
- Agri Foods Quality Professionals: With feed or grain quality testing experience and relevant food technology qualifications seeking a long-term laboratory career with IFFCO in the UAE
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