Analytical Lab Technician – GCMS/LCMS, 12-Hour Shifts

Western Digital Corporation; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Corporation in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia, seeks a Lab analyst to perform advanced analytical testing and data interpretation using GCMS, FTIR, and LCMS. You will troubleshoot instrument issues, maintain PM schedules, and ensure compliance with lab quality standards, supporting shift-based operations.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor's in Chemistry or related field, familiarity with Windows, and basic English communication, with strong analytical skills and a

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Familiar with Microsoft Windows, Office applications.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced analytical testing and data interpretation using GCMS, FTIR, and/or LCMS instrumentation.
• Analyze instrument data, troubleshoot equipment abnormalities, and elevate out-of-tolerance conditions to management with supporting evidence and corrective action recommendations, ensuring compliance with laboratory quality standards.
• Execute routine contamination analysis testing on assigned analytical platforms (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.
• Analyze instrument data and investigate out-of-tolerance conditions. Identify and troubleshoot instrument abnormalities, implement corrective actions and elevate recurring issues to management with technical justification. Escalate unresolved OOC/OOS conditions to management with trend analysis and recommended actions.

Skills

Microsoft Windows

English communication (basic)

Analytical judgment

Team player

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science

Tools

GCMS

FTIR

LCMS

Job description

Western Digital Corporation in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia, seeks a Lab analyst to perform advanced analytical testing and data interpretation using GCMS, FTIR, and LCMS. You will troubleshoot instrument issues, maintain PM schedules, and ensure compliance with lab quality standards, supporting shift-based operations.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor's in Chemistry or related field, familiarity with Windows, and basic English communication, with strong analytical skills and a