Analytical Chemist - GCMS/FTIR/LCMS | 12h Shifts

Western Digital Corp.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Corp. in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a laboratory analyst to perform advanced analytical testing using GCMS, FTIR, and LCMS. You will interpret data, troubleshoot instrument issues, and escalate out-of-tolerance conditions with evidence and corrective actions.

Responsibilities include routine contamination analysis, PM scheduling, calibration verification, and documenting results. The role requires good English, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a 12-hour

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Familiar with Microsoft Windows, Office applications
• Required to work in 12 hours shift pattern with day or night cycles
• Able to communicate in basic English
• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail
• Must be a team player and able to work with minimal supervision
• Own transportation for traveling to work

Responsibilities

• Execute routine contamination analysis testing on GCMS, FTIR, LCMS
• Maintain preventive maintenance (PM) schedules; update PM checklists and equipment logs
• Prepare and verify calibration standards; evaluate check standard pass/fail criteria
• Identify and troubleshoot instrument abnormalities, machine faults, and performance degradation, implement corrective actions to restore normal instrument operation
• Document findings with supporting evidence (chromatograms, spectral data, control charts)
• Support shift-based laboratory operations
• Adhere to chemical laboratory safety, SDS/MSDS protocols, and emergency response procedures
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams on data validity and equipment status
• Identify process pain points and propose digital/procedural enhancements
• Contribute to method development and validation activities

Skills

Windows

MS Office

English (basic)

Analytical thinking

Team player

Own transportation

Education

Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science (Diploma or Bachelors)

Tools

GCMS

FTIR

LCMS

Job description

Western Digital Corp. in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a laboratory analyst to perform advanced analytical testing using GCMS, FTIR, and LCMS. You will interpret data, troubleshoot instrument issues, and escalate out-of-tolerance conditions with evidence and corrective actions.

Responsibilities include routine contamination analysis, PM scheduling, calibration verification, and documenting results. The role requires good English, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a 12-hour