A leading edible oil refinery in the Jebel Ali Industrial Area, Dubai is actively hiring an experienced QC Chemist to join their quality control laboratory team in 2026. The role involves conducting comprehensive physical, chemical, and analytical testing of crude oil, refined oil, finished products, and packaging materials — while ensuring full compliance with HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and FSSC 22000 food safety standards. With 2–5 years of refinery lab experience preferred, this is a high-value technical role in one of Dubai’s most active industrial corridors.
 Role Scope — Edible Oil QC Laboratory, Jebel Ali Dubai
Industry: Edible oil refining, food manufacturing, and FMCG quality control
Location: Jebel Ali Industrial Area — Dubai’s premier manufacturing and industrial zone
Lab Focus: Physical, chemical, and analytical testing across crude oil, refined oil, and finished products
Process Stages: Quality verification during receiving, production, filling, and dispatch operations
Coordination: Works with Production, Warehouse, and Maintenance departments on quality-related issues
 Food Safety & Compliance Standards Required
HACCP: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points — mandatory across all quality control activities
GMP: Good Manufacturing Practice — enforced throughout the production and lab environment
ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000: International food safety management system certification standards
COA: Certificates of Analysis preparation for all finished products released for dispatch
CAPA: Corrective and Preventive Action activities — active participation required
Position Overview
The QC Chemist at this Jebel Ali edible oil refinery is a technically demanding, high-accountability role within a busy food manufacturing quality laboratory. You will be responsible for the full spectrum of chemical and physical quality testing — from FFA and peroxide value analysis through to iodine value, color, soap content, phosphorus, density, and viscosity testing — ensuring every product that leaves the facility meets the company’s strict quality specifications and international food safety standards.
In addition to laboratory testing, you will manage documentation, prepare Certificates of Analysis, maintain equipment calibration, coordinate with production and warehouse teams, and support internal and external audits. If you are a chemistry or food science graduate with hands-on edible oil or food manufacturing QC experience and a passion for precise, disciplined laboratory work, this role is built for you.
 Why This Role Matters: Edible oil quality control is one of the most technically rigorous disciplines in food manufacturing. Every test the QC Chemist performs — from Free Fatty Acid measurement to peroxide value and phosphorus analysis — directly determines whether products are safe, compliant, and fit for consumer use. In Jebel Ali’s competitive food manufacturing environment, the QC Chemist is the technical backbone of product integrity, regulatory compliance, and consumer trust. This role offers strong career development within a high-demand technical specialty in the UAE’s growing edible oils sector.
 Key Responsibilities
Quality Testing & Chemical Analysis
- Conduct comprehensive physical, chemical, and analytical testing of crude oil, refined oil, finished edible oil products, and all packaging materials received at the facility.
- Perform routine laboratory analysis including Free Fatty Acid (FFA), Moisture & Impurities (M&I), Peroxide Value (PV), Iodine Value (IV), color analysis, soap content, phosphorus analysis, and density and viscosity measurements.
- Monitor refining process parameters and product conformity at all critical stages of the oil refining operation.
- Verify product quality during receiving, production, filling, and dispatch stages — ensuring products meet specifications before release for shipment.
Laboratory Operations & Maintenance
- Maintain all laboratory equipment in optimal working condition through regular calibration, performance verification, and timely reporting of any malfunction or deviation.
- Prepare all required reagents, chemical solutions, and standard reference samples to support routine and non-routine analytical testing activities.
- Ensure proper handling, labeling, and storage of all chemicals and laboratory consumables in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the laboratory area at all times, ensuring the environment is suitable for accurate, contamination-free testing.
Documentation & Reporting
- Record all test results accurately and completely in laboratory reports, ERP system logs, and manual registers in real time.
- Prepare Certificates of Analysis (COA) for all finished products, ensuring COAs are accurate, complete, and issued in a timely manner for customer and regulatory requirements.
- Report all non-conforming products and process deviations to the immediate supervisor promptly, with clear documentation and supporting test data.
- Maintain comprehensive quality records in full compliance with ISO, HACCP, GMP, and local food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Food Safety Compliance & Audits
- Ensure strict compliance with HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, food safety and hygiene standards, and all applicable local UAE regulatory requirements at all times.
- Participate actively in internal quality audits and external regulatory inspections — preparing documentation, providing evidence, and supporting audit teams during site visits.
- Support Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities by investigating the root causes of quality deviations and contributing to the implementation of effective corrective measures.
Production Support & Coordination
- Coordinate closely with Production, Warehouse, and Maintenance departments to resolve quality-related issues promptly and minimize disruption to production schedules.
- Monitor product stability and shelf-life requirements to ensure product integrity is maintained throughout storage and distribution.
- Assist in troubleshooting quality problems during refining and packaging operations — providing technical analysis and recommendations to production teams.
 Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Technology, Biochemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline — mandatory
- Coursework or specialization in analytical chemistry, food science, or oil chemistry is a strong advantage in candidate selection
Experience
- Minimum 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience in a quality control laboratory within the edible oil, food manufacturing, or FMCG industry — required
- Experience in refinery laboratory testing — specifically with edible oil refining process quality parameters — is strongly preferred and will be given priority
- Demonstrated ability to prepare Certificates of Analysis, manage lab documentation, and operate ERP and manual logging systems accurately
Technical Skills
- Sound knowledge of the edible oil refining process and associated quality parameters — FFA, PV, IV, color, soap, phosphorus, density, and viscosity testing
- Familiarity with laboratory instruments and testing methods used in edible oil quality analysis
- Strong understanding of food safety management systems — HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and FSSC 22000
- Proficient in MS Office and able to work with ERP systems for quality documentation and reporting
 Why QC Chemist Roles Are in High Demand at Jebel Ali 2026
The Jebel Ali Industrial Area is one of the UAE’s most strategically important manufacturing and logistics hubs — home to hundreds of food processing, FMCG, and industrial production companies serving the entire GCC region and beyond. The edible oil sector in particular has seen strong growth driven by increasing demand for quality-assured food products, tighter UAE food safety regulations, and rising consumer expectations for product transparency.
For QC Chemists with edible oil or food manufacturing experience, Jebel Ali in 2026 offers excellent employment stability, competitive salaries, and genuine career development within specialized technical roles. A position in an established edible oil refinery’s QC laboratory gives you access to cutting-edge analytical techniques, international food safety certification experience, and a career pathway into senior QA management within the UAE’s thriving food industry.
 Who Should Apply?
- Chemistry Graduates: With 2–5 years of QC laboratory experience in edible oil, food, or FMCG manufacturing seeking a senior lab role in Dubai
- Food Technology Specialists:Â With hands-on oil refinery testing experience and strong HACCP/ISO 22000 knowledge
- Refinery QC Lab Analysts:Â Ready to take on a full QC Chemist role with COA preparation and compliance responsibilities
- FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 Practitioners:Â With food safety audit experience in a food manufacturing or oil processing facility
- CAPA & Compliance Professionals:Â Who have participated in internal audits and driven corrective action processes in a QC environment
- UAE-Based Lab Professionals:Â With Jebel Ali or Dubai industrial area experience seeking growth in the edible oil QC sector
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