SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company, is hiring a Microbiologist in Jubail to develop and maintain validation protocols for environmental controls, perform microbiological testing on samples and ingredients, and identify and analyze microorganisms across laboratory operations.
Job Type at a Glance
Employment: Full-Time, On-Site, Jubail
Focus: Microbiological Laboratory Testing & Environmental Controls
Company Scale: 93,000+ employees, 2,400+ offices and labs worldwide
About the Role – Microbiological Testing & Analysis
Core Function: Develop and maintain validation protocols for environmental controls
Testing Focus: Perform tests on component samples and incoming ingredients
Analysis Scope: Monitor physiological and morphological characteristics to identify microorganisms
Equipment Care: Routine maintenance and calibration according to the PM plan
Global Impact & Career Opportunity
Global Benchmark: SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity
Worldwide Network: Operates over 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world
Strategic Location: Jubail – major industrial hub in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province
Career Growth: Build laboratory expertise within a globally trusted testing and certification leader
Position Overview
This Microbiologist role at SGS involves developing and maintaining validation protocols for various environmental controls, performing tests on component samples and incoming ingredients, identifying contamination sources, and initiating corrective actions. You will monitor physiological and morphological characteristics to identify microorganisms, maintain accurate laboratory records, perform routine equipment maintenance and calibration, and report non-conformances to line management.
Why This Role Matters: As Microbiologist at SGS you contribute directly to quality and safety validation for a globally trusted testing and certification company, gain hands-on experience across environmental control protocols and contamination analysis, build expertise in equipment calibration and laboratory documentation, work within Saudi Arabia’s EHS and environmental regulatory framework, and grow your career within a 93,000-strong global organization spanning 2,400+ locations.
Key Responsibilities
Validation & Environmental Controls
- Develop and maintain validation protocols for various environmental controls
- Develop and prepare documentation for all protocols
Sample Testing & Contamination Analysis
- Perform tests on component samples, identify contamination, and analyze the appropriate source
- Initiate corrective actions based on test findings
- Perform tests on all incoming ingredients and document all records
- Collect samples from the site as required
Microorganism Identification & Documentation
- Monitor physiological and morphological characteristics and identify microorganisms
- Maintain accurate records and perform tests on all laboratory activities
Equipment, Safety & Reporting
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and calibration according to the PM plan
- Ensure equipment calibration is completed as scheduled
- Manage sample storage and disposal
- Report instances of non-conformances to the appropriate line management
- Intervene when an unsafe act or condition is observed
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Microbiology, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, or a related field
Experience Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in microbiological laboratory testing and analysis
Essential Knowledge
- Knowledge of EHS standards, occupational health, and environmental regulations in Saudi Arabia
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company, recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 93,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world. The Microbiologist role in Jubail offers the opportunity to work within this globally trusted network, applying rigorous testing and validation standards that support quality and safety across Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province industrial sector.
Career Excellence: Build a laboratory science career with the world’s leading testing and certification company.
Who Should Apply?
- Microbiology Graduates: With 3–5 years of hands-on laboratory testing experience
- Environmental Science Professionals: Familiar with contamination analysis and corrective actions
- Biotechnology Specialists: Comfortable with microorganism identification and characterization
- Laboratory Technicians: Experienced in equipment calibration and maintenance
- EHS-Aware Candidates: Familiar with Saudi Arabia’s occupational health and environmental regulations
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