Environmental Lab Chemist - Testing & QC

Envilab Sdn. Bhd.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Envilab Sdn Bhd is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Analyst to manage daily lab operations and ensure ISO 17025 compliance in a high-volume setting. You will perform analytical testing across ICP, GC, UV, and AAS instruments, develop methods, and calibrate equipment.

Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years in environmental/analytical labs, strong attention to detail, and the ability to travel for sampling as needed. Safety and data integrity are paramount in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or equivalent.
• Registered Chemist with IKM is an advantage.
• 1–2 years of experience in environmental/food/analytical laboratory.
• Familiar with ICP, GC, UV, AAS or other analytical instruments.
• Able to work independently in a high-volume commercial lab with tight turnaround times.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Upholds rigorous lab safety and data integrity.
• Have own transportation and be willing to travel for work or sampling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily laboratory operations comply with MS ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Assist supervisor to oversee subordinates in daily lab activities and ensure accuracy of test results.
• Perform laboratory analysis, develop testing methods, and calibrate/verify instruments.
• Conduct method verification, validation, and measurement uncertainty assessments.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues with analytical procedures and equipment.
• Monitor QC standards and address deviations/non-conformities.
• Identify inefficiencies and contribute to workflow optimisation.
• Maintain and calibrate analytical instruments per schedule.
• Perform site visits and sampling activities when required.
• Assist in purchasing laboratory consumables, chemicals, and equipment.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Laboratory safety

Data integrity

Independence

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

Registered Chemist with IKM

Tools

ICP

GC

UV

AAS

Job description

Envilab Sdn Bhd is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Analyst to manage daily lab operations and ensure ISO 17025 compliance in a high-volume setting. You will perform analytical testing across ICP, GC, UV, and AAS instruments, develop methods, and calibrate equipment.

Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years in environmental/analytical labs, strong attention to detail, and the ability to travel for sampling as needed. Safety and data integrity are paramount in this role.