Microbiologist

Overview Element has an opportunity for a Microbiologist whose primary responsibility is to ensure the accurate and timely microbiological analysis of food, water, and environmental samples, maintaining compliance with international standards and ensuring the highest quality of results to support public health and client requirements. This position will be based in Dammam, KSA . Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological analysis of food, water, and environmental samples according to standard methods (e.g., ISO, APHA, etc.)
• Identify microbial contaminants such as pathogens and indicator organisms
• Monitor microbial quality and safety parameters
• Ensure all work complies with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements and other relevant standards
• Participate in internal and external quality assurance programs, including proficiency testing
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records, including test reports, raw data, and documentation of quality control checks
• Prepare microbiological media & reagents according to ISO 11133 standard
• Stay updated with new technologies and best practices in microbiological testing
• Involve in sample collection, handling, and storage to ensure integrity and validity
• Assist with troubleshooting non-conformances and implementing corrective actions
• Adhere to the company's Health & Safety and Quality standards and laboratory practices
• Manual handling of samples
• General maintenance, cleaning, and checking of equipment
• Adhere to quality and safety of Element policy

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Microbiology or related field
• 3 - 5 years experience with microbiological testing of food and water
• Strong knowledge of ISO 17025 and microbiological techniques

Company Overview Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to make tomorrow safer than today. When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes, and services are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail, and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization. Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our vision of becoming the world's most trusted testing partner. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work-related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr