Al Ahrar Group is hiring 2 qualified and motivated QC Chemists / Quality Controllers in Ajman / Dubai Industrial City, UAE for its upcoming Juice and Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) production operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing beverage manufacturing business from the ground up — contributing directly to product quality, food safety compliance, testing procedures, and quality record management across juice and CSD production lines. Candidates with an educational background in Chemistry, Food Science, or Microbiology and experience in the beverage or soft drink industry are especially encouraged to apply.
About Al Ahrar Group — Upcoming Beverage Manufacturing Operations
Products: Juice and Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) — exciting, growing beverage manufacturing operations in the UAE
Locations: Ajman Industrial Area and Dubai Industrial City — two of the UAE’s most active manufacturing and FMCG hubs
x Stage: Upcoming production launch — join from the start and shape quality standards for a new beverage manufacturing facility
Culture: Passionate about quality assurance, food safety, and delivering products that consumers trust
Apply: hr@alahrargroup.com — send your CV today for immediate review
Juice & CSD Beverage Industry — What This Role Involves
Juice Production: Quality control for fresh, reconstituted, and processed juice product lines
CSD (Carbonated Soft Drinks): Testing and quality oversight for carbonated beverage formulation and filling operations
Quality Testing: Brix, pH, acidity, microbiological testing, colour, clarity, and sensory evaluation
Compliance: UAE food safety regulations, GMP, HACCP, and beverage production quality standards
Lab Work: Physical, chemical, and microbiological analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products
Why This QC Chemist Role at Al Ahrar Group is a Great Career Opportunity: Joining a new beverage manufacturing operation from the start is a rare and career-defining opportunity. You will help establish quality control systems, define testing protocols, and directly shape how product quality is managed across Juice and CSD production lines from day one. For a QC Chemist or Quality Controller with beverage industry experience, Ajman and Dubai Industrial City are two of the UAE’s fastest-growing food and beverage manufacturing corridors — making this role an excellent platform for long-term career growth in the region’s booming drinks sector.
Position Overview
As a QC Chemist / Quality Controller at Al Ahrar Group’s beverage manufacturing operations in Ajman or Dubai Industrial City, you will be responsible for ensuring that all juice and carbonated soft drink (CSD) products meet established quality standards, food safety requirements, and production specifications from raw material receipt through to finished product release. You will conduct physical, chemical, and microbiological quality testing, maintain accurate quality records, ensure compliance with production procedures, and play an active role in upholding the company’s food safety and quality management systems. This is a hands-on, laboratory-based quality role in a growing, dynamic beverage manufacturing environment with genuine career development potential.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Control Testing & Analysis
- Conduct quality control testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished Juice and CSD products — performing physical, chemical, and microbiological analyses to verify product compliance with established specifications and production standards.
- Apply industry-standard beverage quality testing methodologies — including Brix measurement, pH analysis, titratable acidity, microbial testing, colour and clarity assessment, and sensory evaluation of juice and carbonated soft drink products.
- Perform product testing at each critical stage of production — from raw material receipt, through in-process monitoring, to finished product release — ensuring consistent product quality and consumer safety throughout the manufacturing process.
Quality Records & Compliance
- Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date quality records — documenting all test results, observations, non-conformances, and corrective actions in the company’s quality management system in accordance with food safety and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with production standards, food safety regulations, and GMP requirements — actively monitoring production activities to verify that all quality procedures are followed by production teams throughout each shift.
- Support the implementation and upkeep of HACCP, food safety management, and quality control systems across the beverage manufacturing facility — contributing to regulatory inspections, internal audits, and audit readiness activities.
Non-Conformance & Continuous Improvement
- Identify, document, and report product non-conformances, deviations, and quality failures — initiating corrective and preventive actions promptly and following up to ensure effective resolution and prevention of recurrence.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives — working with the production team to improve testing methodologies, reduce product failures, and continuously enhance the overall quality of Juice and CSD products at the facility.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining product quality and food safety standards at all times — applying meticulous attention to detail in every test, observation, and record-keeping activity performed in the QC laboratory.
Requirements & Qualifications
Educational Background
Chemistry
Food Science
Microbiology
Biology / Science
Related Field
Experience & Knowledge
- Experience in the beverage or soft drink industry is strongly preferred — candidates with direct quality control, laboratory, or food safety experience in juice, CSD, or beverage manufacturing will be prioritised for these 2 positions.
- Knowledge of quality control procedures, product testing, and food safety standards applicable to beverage manufacturing in the UAE — including familiarity with HACCP principles and GMP requirements.
- Ability to maintain quality records and ensure compliance with production standards — meticulous documentation discipline and a compliance-first mindset are fundamental requirements for this role.
- Strong attention to detail and a genuine commitment to maintaining product quality — the QC Chemist is the last line of defence for consumer safety and product integrity in a beverage manufacturing environment.
Who Should Apply?
- QC Chemists / Quality Controllers in UAE: With Chemistry, Food Science, or Microbiology backgrounds and experience in beverage, FMCG, or food manufacturing quality control — located in or willing to commute to Ajman or Dubai Industrial City.
- Beverage Industry QC Professionals: With direct experience in juice, CSD, or soft drink quality control — your specialised background makes you an ideal candidate for these 2 Al Ahrar Group positions.
- Food Safety Compliance Specialists: With hands-on knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety regulations, and quality management systems as applied in a beverage or food manufacturing context in the UAE.
- Laboratory-Experienced Science Graduates: BSc holders in Chemistry, Food Science, or Microbiology with practical quality control, testing, and record-keeping experience in a production or laboratory environment.
- Detail-Oriented Quality Professionals: Who combine technical testing expertise with meticulous documentation discipline, a proactive compliance mindset, and a genuine passion for maintaining product quality and consumer safety.
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