MBRF, one of the world’s largest food companies, is hiring a Sensorial Lab Analyst at its Jeddah Factory to verify and measure the sensorial quality of finished products and ingredients based on sensorial specifications, support laboratory procedures, train technical staff, and assist QA, R&D, and Production teams with sensory analysis demands.
About the Role – Food Sensory Science
Core Focus: Verifying and measuring sensorial quality of finished products and ingredients
Technical Scope: Sensory analysis techniques, laboratory procedures, and equipment integrity checks
Complaint Analysis: Conducting sensorial analysis for customer and consumer complaints
Panel Development: Developing and maintaining an in-house sensory panel for finished product testing
Cross-Functional Support: Assisting sensorial demands from QA, R&D, and Production teams
Jeddah Food Science Opportunity & MBRF Culture
Strategic Location: Jeddah Factory, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – a key production hub for MBRF
Global Presence: MBRF is present in the lives of thousands of families around the world
Sustainability Commitment: Adherence to BRF Sustainability Policy and global ESG commitments
Career Growth: Vertical, horizontal, and cross-functional growth opportunities
Position Overview
This Sensorial Lab Analyst role at MBRF in Jeddah involves verifying and measuring the sensorial quality of finished products and ingredients against sensorial specifications, preparing and maintaining laboratory procedures for sensorial analysis, and training technical staff to share sensorial knowledge. You will conduct sensory analyses for customer and consumer complaints, manage sensory results and issue reports, perform trial sample and shelf-life evaluations alongside R&D Sensory, develop and maintain an in-house sensory panel, and comply with BRF Sustainability Policy guidelines in your daily work.
💡 Why This Role Matters: As a Sensory Lab Analyst at MBRF in Jeddah, you safeguard the taste, texture, and quality experience of food products consumed by thousands of families worldwide, apply specialized sensory evaluation techniques and Good Laboratory Practices in a state-of-the-art food quality lab, support QA, R&D, and Production teams with critical sensory insights that shape product decisions, develop and lead an in-house sensory panel that directly influences product excellence, and build a meaningful career at one of the world’s largest food companies with strong sustainability and ESG commitments.
Key Responsibilities
Sensory Evaluation & Quality Verification
- Verify and measure sensory quality of finished products and ingredients
- Perform Iconic products and clients’ products evaluation, maintaining required data
- Conduct sensory evaluation of shelf-life samples
- Perform trial sample evaluations alongside R&D Sensory
Laboratory Procedures & Equipment
- Assist to prepare and keep laboratory procedures for sensorial analysis up to date
- Check integrity and functionality of laboratory equipment
- Analyze packaging materials and ingredients received, maintaining applicable certificates
- Record required data accurately across all lab evaluations
Complaint Analysis & Reporting
- Conduct sensorial analysis for customer and consumer complaints
- Manage sensorial results and issue clear, accurate reports
- Assist QA on elaboration of the sensorial testing plan and ensure its fulfilment
- Participate in meetings and correct any eventual non-conformance
Training & Sensory Panel Development
- Train technical staff to disseminate sensorial knowledge
- Capture new sensorial analysis techniques for continuous improvement
- Develop and maintain an in-house sensory panel for finished product testing
- Assist the R&D Sensory team in developing sensory specifications
Cross-Functional & Sustainability Support
- Assist sensorial demands from QA, R&D, and Production teams
- Participate in internal or external technical events related to sensorial analysis
- Comply with BRF Sustainability Policy guidelines and ESG commitments
- Support connection between daily actions and sustainable development across the BRF chain
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Diploma in Food Technology, Veterinary Sciences, Biochemical Engineering, or Chemistry
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
- Based in Jeddah or open to relocating to Jeddah
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of sensory evaluation methods and Good Laboratory Practices
- Understanding of food microbiology and biochemistry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint
- Business proficiency in English
Essential Competencies
- Strong sensory and analytical skills with high attention to detail
- Good teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Effective planning, coordination, and time management
- Result-oriented and proactive approach
- Strong communication, coaching, and presentation skills
- Flexibility, initiative, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Research and continuous improvement mindset
About MBRF
MBRF is one of the world’s largest food companies, present in the lives of thousands of families around the world. From the simplest moments to the most special ones, MBRF nourishes life through quality, innovation, and the people who make everything happen. This Sensorial Lab Analyst role at the Jeddah Factory offers the opportunity to work within a global, collaborative, and dynamic environment, backed by a strong corporate culture, competitive compensation, and vertical, horizontal, and cross-functional growth opportunities.
Career Excellence: Shape the sensory quality of food products enjoyed by families worldwide at one of the world’s largest food companies.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Science Graduates: With a diploma in Food Technology, Chemistry, or related field
- Sensory Evaluation Specialists: With 3+ years of hands-on lab analysis experience
- QA/R&D Lab Analysts: Comfortable supporting cross-functional quality initiatives
- Sensory Panel Trainers: With experience developing and leading in-house panels
- Jeddah-Based or Relocating Professionals: Seeking food science careers in Saudi Arabia
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