Chemical Technician

Requisition ID: 54302
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

As a Chemical Technician at Kerry Ingredients in Oman, you will be responsible for conducting analytical testing of food samples, performing line inspections, and executing physico-chemical tests. You will also be expected to demonstrate computer literacy and contribute to maintaining high food safety standards. Training in Food Safety ISO 22000 and Lead Auditor courses is desirable.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct analytical testing of food samples to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.
• Perform line inspections and physico-chemical testing to monitor and maintain product standards.
• Utilize computer applications for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist in maintaining and updating documentation related to testing procedures and results.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates or those with up to 1 year of experience in the food industry are welcome to apply.
• Strong analytical skills for food sample testing.
• Familiarity with line inspection processes and physico-chemical testing methods.
• Computer literacy for managing data and documentation.
• Desirable: Training in Food Safety ISO 22000 and Lead Auditor course.

Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants.  As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions.  This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence. 

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name. 

Recruiter: #LI-JT1 
Posting Type: LI