Laboratory Head at a Food Production Facility - For food production (3-5 years of experience) Salary: 10,000,000 - 15,000,000 UZS Employment Type: Full-time Work Format: On-site Work Schedule: 6/1, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Address: Tashkent, Karasarayskaya Street, bld. 314 Description The main goal of the role is to ensure the quality control of raw materials and finished products at a food production facility by organizing and conducting laboratory research, validating methods, managing laboratory personnel, analyzing results, and making suggestions for optimizing technological processes. Responsibilities: Carrying out quality control of raw materials and finished products Conducting analyses and tests of raw materials and materials Developing and implementing laboratory research methods Maintaining laboratory documentation and reporting Preparing and calibrating laboratory equipment Monitoring the compliance with laboratory equipment operating rules Managing the work of junior laboratory staff Interacting with production departments on quality issues Analyzing research results and preparing recommendations Ensuring compliance with quality standards and norms Participating in the optimization of production processes
Responsibilities
Implementing quality control of raw materials and finished products
Conducting analyses and tests of raw materials and materials
Developing and implementing laboratory research methodologies
Maintaining laboratory documentation and reporting
Preparing and calibrating laboratory equipment
Monitoring the proper operation of laboratory equipment
Managing junior laboratory personnel
Interacting with production departments on quality matters
Analyzing research results and preparing recommendations
Ensuring compliance with quality standards and norms
Participating in the optimization of production processes
Requirements
Higher education in Chemistry or Biology
Minimum 3 years of experience as a Laboratory Head in food production
Experience with food product quality control methods
Knowledge of HACCP and ISO 22000 standards
Knowledge of laboratory research methods for raw materials and finished products
Experience with laboratory equipment (HPLC, GC, spectrophotometer)
Experience managing a laboratory team of 5 or more people
Knowledge of laboratory documentation procedures
Proficiency in PC: MS Office, LIMS
Knowledge of the Russian language
Successful completion of a medical examination
Readiness for permanent employment in Tashkent
Benefits
Official employment according to the Labor Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Stable high salary
Performance-based bonuses
Shift work schedule (specify, e.g., 15/15 or 30/30)
Free accommodation and meals during shifts
Reimbursement of travel expenses to the place of work
Provision of workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Modern equipment and technologies
Opportunities for training and professional development
Career growth within the company
Voluntary medical insurance (VMI)
Life and accident insurance
Skills
Conducting chemical analyses of raw material samples