A leading wheat, flour, and feed manufacturing company in Sharjah, UAE is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Lab Technician to join their quality laboratory team. This full-time role is responsible for the accurate performance and clear communication of all laboratory tests used to determine wheat, flour, and animal feed quality — covering raw material inspection, online process monitoring, finished product analysis, and full compliance with ISO 17025, HACCP, HALAL, and FSSC standards. If you are an experienced lab technician in the UAE with a background in food, feed, or chemical laboratory environments, this Sharjah-based opportunity is your next career move.
About the Role — Quality Lab at the Heart of Production
Industry: Wheat milling, flour production, and animal feed manufacturing — Sharjah, UAE
Scope: Raw material, semi-finished, and finished product quality inspection and analysis
Standards: ISO 17025, HACCP, HALAL certification, and FSSC food safety compliance
Equipment: Laboratory instruments — calibration, maintenance, and accurate record-keeping
Reports: Feed analysis reports, GMP monitoring, and quality KPI tracking for management
Career Opportunity & Growth in UAE’s Food & Feed Sector
Strategic Industry: Wheat milling and feed manufacturing are critical pillars of UAE food security strategy
Compliance Focus: Hands-on experience with ISO 17025, HACCP, HALAL, and FSSC — highly valued across the GCC
Technical Development: Gain expertise in quality inspection, process monitoring, and multi-standard regulatory compliance
Career Pathway: Strong foundation for senior quality analyst and laboratory supervisor roles in UAE’s food manufacturing sector
Position Overview
This Lab Technician job in Sharjah, UAE is a technically focused, compliance-driven role within a busy wheat, flour, and feed production environment. You will be responsible for conducting accurate quality analysis of incoming raw materials, monitoring online production processes, inspecting finished products, maintaining GMP standards, and keeping meticulous documentation aligned with ISO 17025, HACCP, HALAL, and FSSC requirements. Beyond bench work, you will also play an active role in workplace safety — identifying hazards, participating in risk assessments, and following risk management procedures. If you are a motivated chemistry or microbiology graduate with at least 3 years of relevant laboratory experience in the UAE or GCC feed or food industry, this Sharjah position offers meaningful daily impact and strong professional development.
Why This Role Matters: As a Lab Technician in Sharjah’s wheat and feed manufacturing sector, every test you run, every result you record, and every quality check you complete has a direct impact on product safety, nutritional integrity, and regulatory compliance. Your work ensures that wheat, flour, and animal feed products meet the highest standards before they reach consumers and livestock across the UAE and broader GCC markets. This is a role where scientific precision, attention to detail, and a commitment to food and feed safety translate into real, measurable protection for people and animals alike.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Inspection & Product Analysis
- Perform accurate quality inspection and analysis of all raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished goods in accordance with established laboratory methods and quality plans
- Conduct thorough incoming packaging material inspections to verify compliance with defined quality and safety specifications before materials enter the production process
- Perform online process inspections of both finished and semi-finished products during active production runs to detect and flag quality deviations in real time
- Maintain comprehensive feed analysis reports, ensuring all results are clearly recorded, reviewed, and communicated to supervisors and management within defined timeframes
GMP, Standards & Documentation Compliance
- Monitor and maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) across all laboratory and production interface areas throughout each working shift
- Maintain all documentation required by ISO 17025, HACCP, HALAL, and FSSC standards — ensuring records are accurate, current, and audit-ready at all times
- Adhere strictly to the quality plan and complete all analyses according to the established schedule — ensuring KPI targets for analysis completion are consistently met
- Adhere to the shop floor inspection plan and complete all inspections as per the defined plan, maintaining full traceability of results across all product categories
Equipment Use, Calibration & Maintenance
- Operate, use, and maintain all laboratory equipment responsibly — including performing scheduled calibrations, supporting minor repairs, and maintaining accurate calibration and maintenance records
- Ensure laboratory instruments are always in proper working condition, reporting any malfunctions or performance deviations to the supervisor without delay
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of all laboratory work areas at all times — ensuring a safe, professional, and productive laboratory environment
- Ensure the safe handling, storage, and management of raw materials and finished goods in strict accordance with company safety rules and established procedures
Workplace Safety & Risk Management
- Actively assist supervisors and managers in identifying potential hazards in the laboratory and production workplace environment
- Participate constructively in the assessment of risks associated with identified workplace hazards as part of the company’s formal risk management program
- Be fully aware of and consistently follow all adopted risk management procedures when undertaking laboratory tasks, projects, and production-related activities
- Report any incidents, accidents, or near misses to supervisors promptly and without undue delay, supporting a strong occupational health and safety culture throughout the facility
- Never interfere with or misuse any device or equipment that has been provided as part of a risk control measure — and support colleagues in doing the same
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a closely related scientific discipline
- Additional certifications in food safety, laboratory quality management, or HACCP principles are a strong advantage
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on work experience in a relevant industry — specifically in food production, feed manufacturing, flour milling, or a chemical laboratory environment
- Demonstrated practical experience in quality inspection, product analysis, GMP monitoring, and laboratory documentation within a regulated manufacturing setting
Technical Knowledge
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 17025 laboratory quality management requirements, HACCP principles, HALAL compliance, and FSSC food safety standards
- Practical experience operating and maintaining laboratory instruments with the ability to perform calibrations and maintain accurate equipment records
- Familiarity with feed analysis methodologies and wheat or flour quality parameters used in milling and feed production environments
- Commitment to safety — including hazard identification, risk assessment participation, and strict adherence to occupational health and safety procedures
About Sharjah’s Wheat, Flour & Feed Industry
Sharjah is home to a thriving and strategically important food and feed manufacturing sector, positioned at the heart of the UAE’s broader food security initiatives. Companies operating in wheat milling, flour production, and animal feed manufacturing require highly skilled laboratory technicians in Sharjah who can maintain the rigorous quality and compliance standards demanded by both local authorities and international certification bodies. A Lab Technician career in Sharjah, UAE offers excellent professional stability, exposure to world-class food safety systems, and strong career progression pathways within the GCC’s rapidly expanding agri-food and feed manufacturing industry.
Career Excellence: Build a strong quality laboratory career in Sharjah’s food and feed manufacturing sector with ISO 17025, HACCP, HALAL, and FSSC compliance at the core of your expertise.
Who Should Apply?
- Chemistry or Biochemistry Graduates: With 3+ years of UAE or GCC laboratory experience in food, feed, or chemical manufacturing environments
- Quality Control Lab Technicians: With ISO 17025, HACCP, or FSSC documentation experience seeking a new role in Sharjah’s food and feed industry
- Feed or Flour Industry Lab Analysts: With hands-on experience in raw material inspection, process monitoring, and product quality analysis
- Microbiology or Biotechnology Graduates: With GMP compliance and food safety standards knowledge looking to advance in the UAE laboratory sector
- HALAL-Compliant Laboratory Professionals: With experience maintaining HALAL certification documentation in a food or feed production facility
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