Experienced Food & Water Chemical Technician

An employer in Manama, Bahrain is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Food and Water Chemical Technician to join its laboratory team. The role covers physical, chemical, allergen and nutritional analysis of food products and water samples, and the ad asks for hands-on laboratory experience with food and water testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare and test raw ingredients, finished food products, drinking water and wastewater samples.
• Perform proximate and nutritional content analysis, including moisture, protein via Kjeldahl, fat via Soxhlet, ash, fiber and sugars.
• Conduct food allergen testing using ELISA, lateral flow or PCR methods to verify product safety and prevent cross-contamination.
• Operate and maintain flame photometers to determine alkali and alkaline earth metals such as sodium, potassium, calcium and lithium in food and water samples.
• Monitor standard water quality parameters including pH, turbidity, TDS, hardness, BOD/COD, residual chlorine and heavy metals.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain key laboratory instruments, including UV-Vis spectrophotometers, auto-titrators, muffle furnaces and HPLC/GC systems.
• Prepare chemical reagents and standard solutions while strictly following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and safety protocols.
• Accurately document test results, compile analytical reports and flag out-of-spec findings to the Lab Supervisor.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Food Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of proven laboratory experience in food and water testing.
• Hands-on proficiency with flame photometry (Na, K, Ca), allergen screening, proximate nutritional analysis and water quality instrumentation.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 17025, GLP, HACCP and local food and water safety regulations.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills and proficiency in MS Excel and LIMS software.

Salary & Benefits

Salary is not stated in the ad, and no benefits are stated.

How to Apply

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