The Alokozay Group of Companies (AGC) is a leading ISO-certified multinational FMCG company, has a proud history of 100 years of business, producing a diversified range of FMCG products including tea and coffee, soft drinks, evaporated milk, biscuits, and potato chips, detergents, baby care products and a wide range of other personal care products.

AGC is headquartered in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, but has a presence in over 40 countries. It operates its own state of the art factories, warehouses and logistics operations and has an extensive distribution network across the Middle East, Central Asia, Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America.

With over 35,000 staff and a rapidly developing consumer base, AGC is well on its way to fulfilling its mission of becoming one of the world’s leading brands. We invite you to explore our website (www.alokozay.com) to learn more about AGC and our exciting vision.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine chemical analyses of raw materials, semi-finished products, and final products, including milk, cream, butter, juices, concentrates, and additives.
• Perform tests to measure fat content, protein levels, sugar content (Brix levels), acidity (pH), moisture content, and other relevant chemical parameters.
• Ensure that all products meet quality specifications and regulatory requirements by performing tests such as titration, chromatography (e.g., HPLC, GC), spectrophotometry, and others.
• Verify that the chemical composition of products adheres to company standards and industry regulations.
• Work closely with production teams to monitor and control key process parameters, ensuring that products maintain their chemical integrity throughout the production process.
• Test and adjust parameters during pasteurization, homogenization, evaporation, or other critical processing stages to ensure product consistency.
• Ensure that all chemicals used in the laboratory are handled safely and that proper storage, labeling, and disposal procedures are followed in compliance with safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Maintain chemical inventories and ensure compliance with safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with hazardous materials.
• Assist the research and development (R&D) team in formulating new products or improving existing ones by conducting chemical analyses on prototypes and experimental batches.
• Provide input on chemical stability, ingredient compatibility, and preservative efficacy to help optimize formulations for new dairy and juice products.
• Conduct shelf-life studies to assess the stability of products over time, testing for chemical changes that could affect product safety, flavor, or quality.
• Analyze the effects of different storage conditions on product stability and provide recommendations to extend shelf life.
• Test the quality of water used in production processes, including testing for hardness, pH, mineral content, and any potential contaminants that could affect the quality of the final product.
• Ensure that the water used meets regulatory and company standards for purity and suitability for use in food production.
• Analyze the interaction between packaging materials and the products to ensure that packaging does not chemically react with the product or compromise product quality.
• Test for factors such as oxygen transmission rate (OTR), chemical leaching, and migration of substances from packaging into food products.
• Investigate any chemical-related issues that arise during production, such as unexpected changes in product composition, off-flavors, or texture inconsistencies.
• Provide technical solutions to address chemical defects and work with production teams to resolve issues that affect product quality.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all chemical analyses, test results, and any adjustments made to the process or product formulations.
• Ensure that all documentation complies with internal standards and external regulatory requirements for traceability and audit purposes.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, EFSA, USDA) related to chemical composition, ingredient usage, and product labeling.
• Keep up to date with industry standards and regulations regarding food chemistry, such as maximum allowable levels of preservatives, additives, or other chemicals.
• Collaborate with the quality assurance (QA) team to ensure that all products meet the required specifications before release.
• Work with production managers, microbiologists, and R&D teams to ensure that the chemical quality of the products is maintained throughout the production process.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment such as pH meters, tiltrotors, spectrophotometers, chromatographs, and other analytical instruments.
• Ensure that all equipment is functioning properly, regularly calibrated, and that preventive maintenance schedules are followed.
• Identify opportunities for improving the efficiency and accuracy of chemical testing procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and optimize production processes.
• Support sensory analysis by correlating chemical properties with flavor, texture, and appearance, ensuring that chemical analyses align with sensory results.
• Collaborate with the sensory evaluation team to address any discrepancies between chemical and sensory data.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency in laboratory equipment and software Skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and data interpretation.
• May require standing for long periods and using personal protective equipment (PPE).

All Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to  HR@alokozay.af  before 17 Jul 2025 and Subject Line/CV  Must be: (Lab Chemist) otherwise application may not be considered.