ASSISTANT CHEMIST

Chroma Gas Sdn Bhd; Nilai; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF

SOCSO

EIS

MC

Annual leave

Public holiday

Overtime pay

Hospitalization leave

Medical insurance

Job summary

Chroma Gas Sdn Bhd in Nilai, Malaysia, is seeking a capable analytical laboratory professional to schedule sample throughput, monitor work in progress, and prioritize analyses according to customer needs and laboratory capability. You will ensure work is performed timely while maintaining strict adherence to quality standards.

This role requires a degree in chemistry or a related field, with at least 1 year of lab experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry or related field.
• 1 year of analytical laboratory experience is advantageous.
• ISO/IEC 17025 knowledge is advantageous.
• Familiarity with analytical procedures, methods, and acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Schedule sample throughput, monitor work in progress, and prioritise analyses by customer needs and lab capability.
• Monitor quality management system per ISO/IEC 17025 and report violations.
• Maintain equipment calibration and perform routine maintenance as per SOPs.
• Review and verify work affecting laboratory results.
• Perform instrumental and non-instrumental analyses using Analytical Methods.
• Prepare samples and reagents, carry out quality control, and ensure data accuracy.
• Document and maintain records; interpret data and validate results before reporting.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory safety

Documentation

SOP adherence

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

This role involves scheduling sample throughput, monitoring work in progress, and prioritizing sample analysis based on customer requirements and laboratory capability. You will ensure work is performed in a timely manner while maintaining compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 quality management systems.

Key responsibilities

Schedule sample throughput, monitor work in progress, and prioritize sample analysis based on customer requirements and laboratory capability

Monitor and ensure that the quality management system as per ISO/IEC 17025 is implemented accordingly

Report any sample violations to the Senior Chemist or Laboratory Manager and carry out necessary actions before reporting results

Ensure qualification, maintenance, and calibration of equipment as per standard operating procedure

Review and verify work affecting the results of laboratory activities

Perform instrumental and non-instrumental analysis using procedures described in the Analytical Methods

Prepare samples and reagents using documented procedures

Carry out quality control procedures and recognize when data is unacceptable

Interpret data, calculate and validate results to ensure accuracy before reporting

Carry out routine maintenance and calibration of instruments and maintain documentation

About you

Degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Science, or a related field.

At least 1 year of experience in analytical laboratory work will be an added advantage.

Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory will be an added advantage.

Knowledge and understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements will be an added advantage.

Basic understanding of applicable analytical procedures, test methods, standards, specifications, and acceptance criteria will be an added advantage.

Knowledge of quality control practices in analytical chemistry.

Good understanding of laboratory hazards, chemical handling, and safety practices.

Able to assist in planning and scheduling laboratory testing activities.

Disciplined in following SOPs, test methods, documentation, and laboratory procedures.

Meticulous and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on the accuracy and reliability of analytical results.

Responsible, organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Fresh graduates with relevant laboratory knowledge or internship experience are encouraged to apply.

• EPF
• SOCSO
• EIS
• MC
• Annual leave
• Public holiday
• Overtime pay
• Hospitalization leave
• Medical insurance