Junior Laboratory & QC Technician (Start-up Pharma Plant)

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A new pharmaceutical company in Kuala Selangor is seeking a Junior Laboratory & QC Technician to perform testing and support the launch of its small-scale production facility. The ideal candidate will have a diploma or degree in relevant fields and ideally 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting. This is a hands-on role with opportunities for training and development in a supportive, non-hierarchical work environment. Expect a rotating shift pattern with a focus on safety and good laboratory practices.

Benefits

Sponsored external training & certification

EPF and SOCSO benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ QC/lab experience in pharma, medical device, or food.
• Able to work rotating day shifts Monday–Friday.
• Practical skills with AAS and/or TOC analyser.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical & chemical tests on raw materials and finished goods.
• Conduct inspections and report non-conformances.
• Prepare & standardize reagents; maintain lab equipment.

Skills

QC/lab experience

Practical skills with AAS

Ability to work rotating shifts

Education

Diploma/Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Biotech

Tools

AAS

TOC analyser

Job description

Junior Laboratory & QC Technician (Start-up Pharma Plant)

Ground-floor opportunity—help commission Malaysia’s newest small-batch pharmaceutical facility and grow with us.

Supportive, non-hierarchical culture—flat structure, friendly teammates, and plenty of room for self-advocacy and self-management.

Structured development—fresh grads start on a 6-month traineeship; clear pathway to R&D and New Product Development roles.

Hands-on tech—daily use of AAS, TOC analysers, UV-Vis, pH/conductivity meters, and stability chambers.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform physical & chemical tests on raw materials, in-process, finished-good, and stability samples using AAS, TOC, and other standard methods.
• Conduct visual, sensory, and packaging inspections; report any non-conformances immediately to the QC Supervisor.
• Prepare & standardize reagents; calibrate and maintain lab equipment in line with GMP/GLP.
• Manage sample retention and chemical inventory; raise purchase requests before minimum stock levels are reached.
• Compile COAs, SAP/LIMS data entries, and stability study reports for regulatory files.
• Uphold 5S, safety, and good housekeeping practices; enforce PPE and chemical-handling rules at all times.
• Support method validation, equipment qualification, and any ad hoc R&D or improvement projects.

What we’re looking for

Must-Have

• Diploma/Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Biotech or related field
• ≥ 2 years’ QC/lab experience in pharma, medical device, food, or similar (fresh grads welcome via traineeship)
• Able to work rotating day shifts Monday–Friday
• Practical skills with AAS and/or TOC analyser

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with HPLC or microbiological testing
• Familiarity with SAP or LIMS
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 & PIC/S GMP
• EPF, SOCSO, & annual leave

Additional

• Non-hierarchical, friendly workplace—we champion self-advocacy, encourage self-managed work styles, and keep bureaucracy to a minimum
• Sponsored external training & certification (e.g., AAS, TOC, GMP)

Ready to build something new?

Click “Apply Now” on JobStreet and attach your CV. Please state:

• Salary expectation within the advertised range
• List of lab instruments/tests you’ve handled

Short-listed candidates will be contacted within one week.

Join us and help shape the next generation of Malaysian pharmaceutical manufacturing!

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