Chemist III, Laboratory Services Section, Regional Laboratory Southern (Labu/Semenyih/Langat II[...]

Air Selangor; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A water utility company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a qualified candidate to oversee water sampling and quality control processes. You will be responsible for planning sampling activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in science, preferably in Chemistry, and have at least two years of relevant laboratory experience. This position involves working in a dynamic environment that demands strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science; preferably Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry.
• 2 years analytical laboratory experience is preferred.
• Familiar with APHA Standard Methods.
• Proven ability in classical and current water analysis techniques.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor water sampling activities.
• Ensure compliance with quality control measures for water analysis.
• Support maintenance and operation of sampling team.
• Manage laboratory documentation.
• Investigate and report on water quality violations.

Skills

Analytical laboratory experience

Knowledge of classical water analysis techniques

Ability to handle hazardous chemicals

Familiarity with APHA Standard Methods

Ability to manage tight deadlines

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science; Chemistry or related

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

To plan and monitor the water sampling activities by Sampling Team including to set up monthly and yearly sampling schedule. He/she will ensure the sampling team carry out water sampling as per required and liaise with laboratory for sampling activities. He/she also will implement the SAMM ISO/IEC 17025 among sampling team, develops and/or implements quality assurance/quality control programmer.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Laboratory Documentation

• Responsible to setup documentation related to sampling method, operation, and work instruction.
• Review and assist with updates of manual and method updates.
• Prepare water sampling schedule for sampling team
• Responsible to setup form, worksheet, checklist, and others based on current laboratory practice.
• Establish and update technical requirement related to analysis such as measurement uncertainty, method validation, quality control and others.
• Responsible to retain document, worksheet, form, checklist, and others.

Sampling Team Analysis and Quality Control

• Approved Signatories for in-situ analysis assigned by management
• Perform case analysis for accreditation of new method
• Ensure the in-situ analysis follows selected methods and SOP’s.
• Ensure the QA/QC for in-situ water analysis is performed well
• Apply root cause and corrective action concepts when resolving problems with analysis.
• Perform water analysis meeting priorities of holding time, capacity, capability, and quality control.
• To ensure the use of sampling bottle with the correct preservative and sufficient to be used by sampling team.
• To ensure `mobile tab’ used by sampling team sufficient, good condition and operate well
• To ensure chemical and reagent to conduct analysis is sufficient.
• Report violation notice.
• Evaluate sampling team proficiency and competency in performing in-situ analysis and water sampling.
• Ensure the water quality is in accordance with the specifications set by Ministry of Health (MOH)
• Investigate the root cause when there is a violation of water quality by performing analysis in laboratory or in-situ
• Assist in any operation-related especially concerning the water quality as a team by collaborating with other departments
• Appointed Technician (Sampling) to handle, manage and ensure the analysis conducted properly using portable test kit according to ISO17025 criteria.
• Able to operate other instrument such as IC, ICPMS, GCMS, TOC, Auto Analyzer and others.

Maintenance of Sampling Team Operation

• Custodian and responsible for the operation and maintenance of in-situ analytical instruments and other necessary equipment including purchasing the consumables and spare parts of the equipment.
• To ensure all portable test kit calibrated, qualified and maintained for use.
• Report any Water Sampling Station problem or any unsafe condition reported by sampling team to WQS Section
• To ensure inventory for portable equipment, chemical, test kit and others is updated.
• Possess knowledge for the operation and maintenance of TOC analyzer, GC-MS, ICP-MS, CFA and other lab equipment
• Manage laboratory equipment using Total Asset Management System (TAMS) and Work Asset Management System (WAMS)

Accreditation

• Meet criteria for accurate and precise data in an organized, legible, and consistent manner.
• Meet quality control criteria as established by ISO 17025 and lab management.
• Meet ethical requirements as established by ISO 17025 and lab management.

LIMS System

• To maintain, troubleshoot and update LIMS system according to current requirement and analysis.
• To ensure testing report released within agreed “Turn Around Time”.

Support Activities to the Operation & Maintenance of WTPs labs and Water Reclamation Plant (WRP)

• To assist in ensure that the Laboratory Assessment Programmed of all WTPs is carried out and prepare the reports to the management.
• To organize, arrange and manage Proficiency Test Program of WTP Labs, Network Remediation, Network Inspection and C&W.
• To assist and advise Plant Management and Regional Offices for the procurement of laboratory equipment, apparatus, chemical and laboratory reagents.
• To assist the assessment programmed for treatment process chemicals used at WTPs is conducted as schedule.
• Responsible for on-site pollution investigation and plant monitoring during plant shutdown and report the monitoring result to the respective personnel relating to the event.
• To assist in analyze and advice WTP Management and Regional Offices on the action taken for any repeated violation, e.g., Aluminum Tracking Program.
• To assist in advice and organize water treatment process improvement that related to water quality. e.g.,
• Trial of new coagulant at WTP’s Process and New available technology in market such as UV Disinfection System.
• To assist in monitor budget and procurement document for reagents and consumables of regional laboratory and sampling team.
• To assist in analysis of sample from WRP comprises of sample from raw water sample (influent), in process until treated water (TPO and distribution).

Administration

• To assist in submission of water quality report to the management.
• Responsible for the preparation and administration of contracts for water quality testing services by independent laboratory testing and laboratory consumables/reagents etc for use at WTPs and Regional Lab.
• Responsible for ensuring contract renewal or new contract to be awarded prior to the expiry date.
• Responsible for preparation and checking of all purchases and payment related to the laboratory reagent/equipment and independent laboratory testing.
• To assist in preparing the Sampling & Laboratory Budget.
• Responsible to identifying training needs of sampling staffs, and to conduct training programmed where appropriate.
• Help in ensure regional Laboratory Activities Report submitted every month.
• To monitor the WAMS status for all laboratories instruments at WTP, Distribution Region and Laboratories in ensuring the status is up to date and information is accurate.

Administration (HCM System)

• To prepare and update roster in HCM System.
• To monitor, check and verify overtime and any benefit claims for all staff supervised.
• To monitor and verify absence of staff supervised in HCM System.

Miscellaneous

• To involve in the development and implementation of Quality Management System and other management tools initiated by the company such as ISO 9001:2008, ISO 18001:2007, ISO 14001:2004, ISO 22301:2012, ISO 55001:2014, ISO 27001:2013 & ISO 37001:2016.
• To ensure proper disposal of schedule waste is implemented in the laboratory.
• To ensure proper PPE is implemented during analysis.
• To ensure safe working condition implemented.
• Involve in water quality analysis report and reporting to WQ management.
• To represent the Company at various external meetings related to the water quality upon instruction by the Management.
• Responsible for delegates on-site pollution investigation and plant monitoring during plant shutdown and report the monitoring result to the respective personnel relating to the event.
• To perform other duties assigned from time to time as and when required by the Management/ Superior.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science; Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or related science.
• 2 years analytical laboratory experience, preferred
• Familiar with APHA Standard Methods and able to learn/perform laboratory procedures.
• Proficient and knowledgeable in classical and current water analysis techniques.
• Ability to handle tight deadlines and maintain composure under stress.
• Participate and contribute to the team atmosphere.
• Able to handle hazardous chemicals knowledgeably and safely