Pinar Arabia — the team that brings Pinar, a trusted food brand with more than 50 years of heritage, to consumers across the MENA region and Europe — is looking for a detail-oriented Microbiology Laboratory Technician to join its factory site in the UAE. In this role you will carry out microbiological, chemical, and sensory analyses of raw materials, intermediates, finished products, water, and environmental samples, supporting food safety and quality control through accurate testing, environmental monitoring, careful documentation, and well-maintained laboratory equipment. Your work in the lab directly safeguards the quality and safety of products that reach families’ tables.
About This Role — Microbiology Lab Technician at Pinar Arabia
Company: Pinar Arabia — brings the Pinar food brand, with more than 50 years of heritage, to consumers in MENA and Europe
Site: Pinar Arabia’s UAE factory in the Abu Dhabi Emirate, with an on-site laboratory supporting QA/QC, Production, and R&D
Testing Scope: Microbiological analysis of raw materials, intermediates, finished products, water, and environmental samples, plus chemical analysis (fat, dry matter, salt, moisture, texture) and sensory evaluation
Culture: A collaborative, innovative team that moves fast, owns outcomes, and puts people first
Seniority and Type: Associate level, full-time
Why Pinar Arabia Abu Dhabi — A Food Safety Lab Career With a Trusted Brand
Established Brand: Pinar is a trusted food brand with more than 50 years of heritage — a recognizable name for a food science career in the region
Broad Lab Experience: Microbiology, chemical analysis, environmental monitoring, and sensory evaluation in one role builds a well-rounded food laboratory skill set
Direct Impact: Your results guide food safety decisions — your impact is visible in every product that reaches families’ tables
Cross-Team Exposure: Work with QA/QC, Production, R&D, and external auditors, laboratories, and service providers
Position Overview
The Microbiology Laboratory Technician at Pinar Arabia will conduct microbiological analyses of raw materials, intermediates, finished products, water, and environmental samples in line with established methods and specifications; carry out chemical analyses with a focus on fat, dry matter, salt, moisture content, and product texture; prepare samples, microbiological media, and reagents; organize and run sensory evaluations; operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment; maintain complete, traceable testing records; conduct environmental monitoring in production and facility areas; interpret microbiological results and escalate deviations; support investigations and corrective and preventive actions; and take part in internal and external audits.
Why This Microbiology Laboratory Technician Role Stands Out: You work in an on-site factory laboratory where microbiology, chemistry, and sensory testing sit side by side — giving you far broader exposure than a single-method testing role, environmental monitoring and deviation investigation put you close to real food safety decision-making rather than routine testing alone, collaboration with QA/QC, Production, and R&D builds the cross-functional communication skills that lead to senior technician and supervisor roles, an employer with a food brand of more than 50 years of heritage in MENA and Europe is a credible, recognizable name on a food science CV, and clear pillars — Health for Generations, Respect for Planet, and Powered by People — give the work a sense of purpose beyond the daily test schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Core Laboratory Testing
- Conduct microbiological analyses of raw materials, intermediates, finished products, water, and environmental samples in line with established methods, procedures, and specifications
- Conduct chemical analyses of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, with particular focus on fat, dry matter, salt, moisture content, and product texture
- Prepare samples, microbiological media, reagents, and other materials required for laboratory testing
- Organize and conduct sensory evaluations of product characteristics
- Operate laboratory equipment and ensure appropriate maintenance and calibration, keeping accurate measurements and complete, traceable testing records and reports
Health for Generations — Food Safety Monitoring
- Conduct environmental monitoring and microbiological sampling in production and other relevant facility areas
- Interpret microbiological results and promptly escalate deviations or abnormal results
- Support investigations into microbiological deviations and contribute to corrective and preventive actions
- Monitor microbiological quality trends and ensure laboratory practices meet food safety and hygiene requirements
Respect for Planet — HSE & Resource Use
- Ensure laboratory practices comply with HSE and company requirements
- Identify and escalate equipment or laboratory-related issues so that resources and equipment are used safely and efficiently
- Follow established laboratory procedures, protocols, and quality control requirements at every step
Powered by People — Collaboration & Audits
- Work closely with QA/QC, Production, R&D, and fellow laboratory team members
- Communicate microbiological results, trends, and food safety concerns clearly to QA/QC and other departments
- Participate in internal and external audits, working with audit companies, external laboratories, and service providers as required
Qualifications & Requirements
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Food Science, Biology, or a related scientific discipline
- Hands-on experience in microbiological laboratory testing
- Knowledge of food technology, food microbiology, and food safety requirements
- Proven experience with microbiological testing methods, sample preparation, and media and reagent preparation
- Experience in environmental monitoring and microbiological sampling
- Track record operating, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory equipment, with accurate and traceable documentation
- Detail-oriented and organized, able to prioritize multiple testing requirements and meet required timelines
- Strong data recording, analysis, and reporting skills; proficient in laboratory software and Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of English
Preferred / Advantage
- Food industry laboratory experience
- Experience with chemical analyses (fat, dry matter, salt, moisture) and sensory evaluation
About Pinar Arabia — Why Join Us?
Pinar Arabia brings Pinar, a trusted food brand with more than 50 years of heritage, to consumers in MENA and Europe. It is a collaborative, innovative team that moves fast, owns outcomes, and puts people first, guided by three pillars: Health for Generations, Respect for Planet, and Powered by People.
In the laboratory, your work directly safeguards the quality and safety of the company’s products, and your impact is visible in every product that reaches families’ tables. To learn more about the company, visit pinararabia.com.
Career Excellence: Build a food microbiology career at a heritage food brand in Abu Dhabi — where careful testing, honest reporting, and strong teamwork protect the products families trust every day.
Who Should Apply?
- Microbiology Lab Technicians: With hands-on testing experience in food, dairy, or beverage laboratories in the UAE or GCC
- Food Technology & Microbiology Graduates: With a relevant BSc and solid practical lab skills, ready to grow in a factory environment
- Environmental Monitoring Specialists: Experienced in sampling production areas and interpreting microbiological results
- Food Laboratory Analysts: Comfortable with chemical testing such as fat, dry matter, salt, and moisture, and with sensory evaluation
- Detail-Focused Team Players: Who keep traceable records, calibrate equipment carefully, and communicate clearly with QA/QC and Production
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