An established beverage manufacturing company in Al Ain, UAE is seeking a skilled and technically experienced Chemist to join its quality and production chemistry team. This role is specifically suited for a professional with 1–3 years of hands-on experience in Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) manufacturing — covering beverage processing, syrup preparation, line monitoring, GMP/GLP compliance, HACCP implementation, KORE standard execution, SAP operations, and CAN and PET production line startup procedures. If you hold a valid UAE driving license and have the beverage chemistry expertise to make a real impact in one of the UAE’s most important beverage manufacturing hubs, this is your next career opportunity.
About This Role — Beverage Chemistry in Al Ain’s Manufacturing Hub
Industry: Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) and beverage manufacturing — one of the UAE’s most technically demanding and growth-oriented food and beverage sectors
Technical Scope: Beverage processing, syrup preparation, line monitoring, CIP execution, CAN/PET line startups, and quality system implementation
Compliance Framework: KORE standards, HACCP implementation, GMP, GLP, UAE food safety regulations, and international beverage quality systems
Systems Used: SAP ERP, production quality documentation, beverage chemistry analysis tools, and KORE reporting platforms
Requirement: Valid UAE driving license is mandatory for field quality monitoring and market surveillance activities
Why Al Ain UAE — A Growing Beverage Manufacturing Career Destination
Strategic Location: Al Ain — Abu Dhabi Emirate’s industrial and manufacturing hub with significant beverage, food, and chemical production facilities
CSD Industry Growth: The UAE carbonated soft drinks manufacturing sector continues to expand, creating strong demand for technically qualified beverage chemists
Career Development: KORE and HACCP-certified chemists in the UAE beverage sector hold highly valued, internationally recognized technical qualifications
Technical Depth: This role offers exposure to CAN and PET production lines, CIP procedures, syrup chemistry, and full beverage quality management — a comprehensive skill-building opportunity
Position Overview
The Chemist at this Al Ain beverage manufacturing facility will be a technically hands-on quality and production chemistry professional responsible for beverage processing oversight, syrup and line monitoring, GMP and GLP compliance, chemical preparations, customer complaint handling, SAP system operation, and KORE and HACCP implementation across CAN and PET production lines. You will conduct CIP procedures per the CIP Matrix, follow quality plans, maintain high standards of GMP and GHK in all workplace areas, and contribute to food safety and quality audit readiness across the beverage operation. A valid UAE driving license is a mandatory requirement for this position.
Why This Chemist Role in Al Ain Stands Out: This is a technically comprehensive beverage chemistry role covering CSD syrup preparation, CAN and PET line startups, CIP procedures, and KORE implementation — building a highly marketable UAE beverage industry skill set, you will gain hands-on experience with SAP quality management systems and HACCP food safety frameworks within a structured beverage manufacturing environment, your work directly impacts the quality and safety of carbonated soft drinks reaching consumers across the UAE and the region, Al Ain’s growing manufacturing sector offers genuine career advancement opportunities for technically strong beverage chemists, and this is a rare role combining laboratory chemistry, production line operations, and food safety compliance in one impactful position.
Key Responsibilities
Beverage Processing & Line Monitoring
- Perform beverage processing operations including syrup preparation, dilution monitoring, and quality line checks across all CSD production lines in the facility
- Conduct startup procedures for CAN and PET production lines following established quality plans, operational standards, and KORE requirements precisely
- Perform CIP (Clean-In-Place) procedures strictly in accordance with the CIP Matrix, ensuring cleaning and sanitation standards are consistently met across all production equipment
- Monitor production line parameters continuously to detect deviations from quality specifications and take immediate corrective action to maintain product consistency
GMP, GLP, KORE & HACCP Compliance
- Execute and implement KORE (Key Operating Requirements) and all applicable local regulatory requirements across all beverage production and quality activities
- Maintain GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and GHK (Good Housekeeping) at consistently high levels across all workplaces and production areas
- Implement and monitor HACCP plans and food safety protocols throughout the beverage production process — identifying critical control points and managing them proactively
- Conduct cleaning and sanitation activities as per KORE requirements, ensuring all production areas, equipment, and laboratory spaces meet the highest hygiene standards
Quality Control, Auditing & Customer Complaints
- Handle customer complaints professionally and systematically — investigating root causes, implementing corrective actions, and documenting outcomes accurately in SAP
- Support quality audits, internal inspections, and external regulatory visits by maintaining audit-ready documentation, records, and compliance evidence at all times
- Conduct beverage quality checks including microbiological, chemical, and physical analysis in line with product specifications and KORE quality standards
- Perform market surveillance activities using the UAE driving license — collecting and analyzing market samples to ensure product quality in trade channels
Chemical Preparations & Documentation
- Prepare chemical solutions, reagents, and quality control materials accurately for laboratory analysis and production quality monitoring activities
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive documentation and records of all quality checks, chemical preparations, CIP procedures, and production monitoring activities
- Operate SAP ERP system for quality data recording, complaint management, and production quality reporting with accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare and submit quality reports, deviation records, and corrective action documentation to supervisors and the quality management team regularly
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Chemistry, Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline
- Additional qualifications or training in HACCP, KORE, food safety management, or beverage quality systems are a significant professional advantage
Experience Requirements
- 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience specifically in handling Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) beverage production, quality control, or market surveillance within a recognized beverage facility
- Practical experience in beverage quality control, QA operations, or market surveillance with a strong understanding of beverage chemistry and packaging materials
- Demonstrated knowledge of food laws, labeling regulations, quality systems, and UAE food safety regulatory requirements applicable to beverage manufacturing
About This Al Ain Beverage Chemistry Opportunity
Al Ain — Abu Dhabi Emirate’s thriving industrial and manufacturing city — is home to some of the UAE’s most established and technologically advanced food and beverage production facilities. The carbonated soft drinks sector in particular demands a high level of technical precision, quality system discipline, and regulatory compliance — making experienced beverage chemists with KORE, HACCP, GMP, and SAP expertise among the most sought-after professionals in the region’s food and beverage manufacturing market.
This Chemist role offers a technically rich, professionally rewarding career opportunity in Al Ain’s beverage industry — combining laboratory chemistry, production line operations, food safety compliance, and market surveillance activities in one comprehensive and career-building position. With 1–3 years of CSD experience and a valid UAE driving license, you are perfectly positioned to make a real technical impact in this role from day one.
Career Excellence: Build a highly specialized and internationally valued beverage chemistry career in one of the UAE’s most industrially active cities — where your KORE, HACCP, and CSD expertise truly matter.
Who Should Apply?
- Beverage Quality Chemists: With 1–3 years of CSD manufacturing experience in the UAE or GCC — KORE and HACCP knowledge is highly valued
- Food Science & Chemistry Graduates: With BSc or diploma qualifications and practical beverage QC, syrup preparation, and line monitoring experience
- SAP-Proficient Quality Professionals: Experienced in using SAP for quality recording, complaint management, and production documentation in a beverage facility
- CAN & PET Line Operators: With startup procedure experience and CIP execution knowledge in a carbonated beverage or FMCG food manufacturing environment
- UAE Driving License Holders: With beverage chemistry experience ready to conduct market surveillance and field quality activities across Al Ain and the Abu Dhabi Emirate
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