Chemist

STERIS; Kuala Ketil; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STERIS is seeking a Chemist in Kedah, Malaysia to manage laboratory documentation, perform EO residual testing, and support audits with regulatory agencies. The role emphasizes ISO/GMP/GDP compliance, calibration oversight, and method development within a regulated environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Chemistry with 3–5 years of related experience in laboratories or manufacturing, preferably in regulated industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of laboratory, quality control, analytical testing, or manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Experience in regulated industries is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintains documentation in GMP/GDP/ISO compliance and lab records.
• Performs EO residual testing as per ISO 10993-7 and schedules testing.
• Supports audits by customers, regulators and external bodies and implements corrective actions.
• Monitors instrument calibration and preventive maintenance to ensure accuracy.
• Develops, validates and verifies analytical methods and reports results.
• Takes part in training, safety observation and adherence to STERIS values.
• Reviews and approves documents and Certificates of Analysis.
• Communicates effectively with customers, auditors, and colleagues.

Skills

Quality control

Analytical testing

Regulatory compliance

Audits

Method development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Position Summary

Chemist

Duties

• Manages all residual documentation in compliance with STERIS Quality Mangement System and ISO regulatory requirements while adhering to GMP and GDP requirement.
• In charge of EO Residual testing as per ISO 10993-7 and ensure all testing is conducted as requested.
• Member of Institute Kimia Malaysia as Registered Chemist.
• Establish strong Customer and cross functional relations and provides exceptional Customer service and Training requirements.
• Monitor chemical instrument and equipment calibration and preventive maintenance conducted on timely manner.
• Support necessary internal and external audits conducted by customers, notified bodies and Regulatory Agencies.
• Takes appropriate action on assigned audit findings to implement effective corrective action. Reports all audit findings, observations or recommendations for improvement.
• Maintains professional skills and knowledge by attending education workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional forums and conferences.
• Contributes and performs in compliance with STERIS core values, STERIS code of business conduct and STERIS initiatives to meet corporate goals and objectives. Adheres with Global Work Instructions, local Policies and Procedures.
• Communicates in an effective manner, collaborates with all STERIS employees, Customers, auditors and visitors to the site in a professional, courteous and respectful manner.
• Aware of Health and Safety requirements, complies with safety policies and procedures. Promptly reports any observed breaches or risks to the Health and Safety representative.
• Manages and monitor training and development, identifies training and development opportunities, maintains professional skills and knowledge.
• Understand and observe the STERIS SAFETY requirements when performing the work within workstation and work area.
• Participate as necessary to audits by Customers, certification bodies and licensing authorities
• Responsible for approval of documents and Certificate of Analysis.
• To analyse and prepare and ensure laboratory has valid Method Performance Validation, Method Performance Verification and Measurement Uncertainty as applicable.
• Responsible for development, modification, verification and validation of methods.
• Responsible for analysis of results, including statements of conformity, opinions and interpretations.
• Responsible for reporting, reviewing and authorization of results.

Education Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Required Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Chemical Science, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

• 3 to 5 years of laboratory, quality control, analytical testing, or manufacturing experience is preferred for experienced roles.
• Experience in regulated industries (medical devices, pharmaceutical, chemical, food, or manufacturing) is an advantage.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.

STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.