Laboratory Specialist Jobs - zahle Lebanon

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Perform quality inspections on raw materials, in-process production, and finished products.</p><p>Conduct routine quality tests and document inspection results.</p><p>Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and company quality standards.</p><p>Identify quality issues and support corrective and preventive actions.</p><p>Monitor hygiene and sanitation practices within the production facility.</p><p>Prepare quality reports and maintain accurate documentation.</p><p>Collaborate with Production, Warehouse, and other departments to maintain product quality.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Bachelor degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>1 3 years of experience in Quality Control within the FMCG or food manufacturing industry is preferred.</li><li>Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, or other food safety standards is an advantage.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.</li><li>Good communication and teamwork abilities.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Perform routine laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products. Monitor critical process parameters during production and report any deviations. Record, analyze, and maintain accurate laboratory and process data. Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and company quality procedures. Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment according to established procedures. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>Bachelor's degree or Technical Diploma in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Sciences, or a related field. 1 3 years of experience in a laboratory or process control role within the FMCG or food manufacturing industry is preferred. Knowledge of laboratory testing techniques and food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000) is an advantage. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team.</p><p></p></section>

<p>Liban Lait is looking for an experienced Senior QC Officer to join our Quality team and ensure the highest standards of product quality and food safety across our dairy production operations.</p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Monitor and verify quality throughout production, including UHT and filling operations</li><li>Conduct and supervise raw material, in-process, and finished product testing</li><li>Monitor CCPs, HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000 requirements</li><li>Investigate quality deviations and support RCA &amp; CAPA</li><li>Review QC records and laboratory results</li><li>Coordinate closely with Production, QA, Maintenance, and R&amp;D</li><li>Supervise and support QC/Laboratory technicians</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field</li><li>3 5 years of QC experience, preferably in dairy/FMCG</li><li>Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP &amp; ISO 22000</li><li>Experience in UHT/dairy processing is highly preferred</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills</li></ul>

<p>For our sister Lebanese food manufacturing company specializing in premium cheese products, including Mozzarella, Pizza Cheese Toppings, Kashkaval, White Cheese and Breaded Cheese Appetizers, located in Zahle.</p><p>The Opportunity</p><p>Seeking an experienced Quality &amp; Food Safety Manager to lead the company's quality, food safety and compliance agenda across its manufacturing operations.</p><p>The role will ensure that company's products, processes, raw materials and manufacturing environment consistently meet internal standards, regulatory requirements, customer expectations and internationally recognized food safety principles.</p><p>Beyond compliance, the successful candidate will establish a strong quality culture, drive continuous improvement and partner with Operations, R&amp;D, Procurement and Commercial teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the product lifecycle.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><p>1. Quality &amp; Food Safety Leadership</p><p>Develop, implement and continuously improve KMR's Quality and Food Safety Management System.</p><p>Establish quality standards, procedures, specifications and control measures across manufacturing operations.</p><p>Ensure compliance with applicable Lebanese food regulations and relevant international food safety standards.</p><p>Maintain a strong preventive food safety culture across the organization.</p><p>Provide senior management with regular reporting on quality performance, risks and improvement priorities.</p><p>2. HACCP &amp; Food Safety Systems</p><p>Lead the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of HACCP-based food safety systems.</p><p>Identify and assess food safety hazards and ensure appropriate preventive and corrective controls.</p><p>Monitor Critical Control Points and verify that controls are consistently effective.</p><p>Ensure appropriate sanitation, hygiene, allergen management, pest control and environmental monitoring programs are implemented.</p><p>Maintain food safety documentation, records and traceability systems.</p><p>3. Incoming Materials &amp; Supplier Quality</p><p>Establish quality standards and specifications for raw materials, ingredients, packaging materials and finished products.</p><p>Work closely with Procurement and suppliers to ensure compliance with agreed specifications.</p><p>Conduct supplier quality assessments and performance reviews.</p><p>Lead investigations into raw-material-related quality issues and implement corrective actions.</p><p>Support supplier qualification and approval processes.</p><p>4. Production Quality Control</p><p>Establish effective quality control procedures throughout the production process.</p><p>Monitor product quality, consistency, texture, taste, appearance, weight, packaging and storage conditions.</p><p>Ensure quality checks are properly documented and deviations are immediately addressed.</p><p>Partner with Production to identify root causes of quality issues and prevent recurrence.</p><p>Drive reduction of product defects, waste, rework and customer complaints.</p><p>5. Finished Product &amp; Laboratory Management</p><p>Establish testing requirements for raw materials, in-process products and finished goods.</p><p>Coordinate microbiological, chemical, physical and sensory testing with internal or external laboratories.</p><p>Review laboratory results and ensure timely action on non-conformities.</p><p>Monitor product shelf-life and stability requirements.</p><p>Maintain accurate technical specifications and product quality records.</p><p>6. Regulatory &amp; Compliance</p><p>Ensure product labels, specifications, nutritional information and technical documentation comply with applicable requirements.</p><p>Monitor changes in food regulations and assess their impact on KMR products and processes.</p><p>Maintain all required quality and regulatory documentation.</p><p>Act as the key quality contact during regulatory inspections and external audits.</p><p>Ensure corrective actions resulting from inspections or audits are implemented effectively.</p><p>7. Customer Quality &amp; Complaints Management</p><p>Own the investigation and resolution of customer quality complaints.</p><p>Establish a structured complaint analysis and corrective action process.</p><p>Identify recurring trends and implement preventive measures.</p><p>Work with Commercial and Operations teams to ensure timely and professional responses to customers and partners.</p><p>Monitor customer quality indicators and identify opportunities for improvement.</p><p>8. Audits &amp; Continuous Improvement</p><p>Plan and lead internal quality and food safety audits.</p><p>Coordinate external, customer and certification audits.</p><p>Track non-conformities, corrective actions and preventive actions through to closure.</p><p>Establish quality KPIs and continuously monitor performance.</p><p>Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen product quality, food safety and operational efficiency.</p><p>9. Cross-Functional Leadership</p><p>Partner closely with Production, R&amp;D, Procurement, Supply Chain, Warehouse and Commercial teams.</p><p>Ensure quality considerations are integrated into new product development and product changes.</p><p>Participate in product trials and validation processes.</p>

<p>We are seeking an Admissions Specialist to support prospective students throughout the university application and enrolment process.</p><p>The successful candidate will communicate regularly with students, universities, embassies, partner institutions and internal departments to ensure that applications and documents are completed accurately and within the required deadlines.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Guide students through the university admissions and application process.</li><li>Explain admission requirements, required documents and application steps.</li><li>Collect, review, organise and follow up on student documents.</li><li>Monitor application progress and ensure deadlines are met.</li><li>Communicate professionally with students through email, WhatsApp and phone.</li><li>Coordinate with universities, embassies, partner institutions and internal departments.</li><li>Support students with interview preparation, visa documentation and enrolment procedures when required.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records using CRM and internal systems.</li><li>Follow up on missing documents and outstanding actions.</li><li>Refer complicated or escalated cases to the relevant supervisor.</li><li>Assist with administrative duties related to student applications.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in business administration, education, communication, management or a related field.</li><li>One to two years of relevant experience.</li><li>Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic.</li><li>Strong communication, organisational and time-management skills.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.</li><li>Comfortable using phone, email, WhatsApp, CRM systems and digital collaboration tools.</li><li>Professional, proactive, solution-focused and student-centred.</li><li>Experience in education or student services is an advantage.</li></ul>