Junior Microbiology Lab Analyst

The Hershey Company; Johor; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Johor is seeking a Junior Microbiology Lab Analyst to monitor ingredient and product quality through microbiological testing. You will perform environmental microbiological monitoring, prepare standards, and ensure compliance with lab testing. The ideal candidate has a diploma in a related field and 1-2 years of experience. Responsibilities include data evaluation, equipment maintenance, and communicating results promptly. This role offers a valuable opportunity in a reputable organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of applicable professional working experience.
• Responsible for microbiology lab testing and compliance.
• Experience with validation and maintenance of lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ingredient and product quality through microbiological testing.
• Perform environmental microbiological monitoring and sampling.
• Record and evaluate data in LabWare LIMS.

Skills

Microbiological testing

Data evaluation

Equipment maintenance

Good Laboratory Practice

Education

Diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field

Tools

LabWare LIMS

Microscopy equipment

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Junior Microbiology Lab Analyst

Location: Senai, Johor

Summary: Under light supervision, monitor ingredient, in-process or finished product quality, product safety and environment through microbiological testing. Perform simple to moderately complex micro testing techniques or using analytical equipment. Operate, maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation. Perform the environment microbiological monitoring and sampling. Prepare standards and controls. Record and evaluate data, calculate and enter results into LabWare LIMS. Prepare tables and graphs of data as appropriate. Determine validity of those results as they relate to the type of tests completed and being done according to the leadtime that has been committed. Communicate data to Microbiologist Lab executive in timely manner.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform ingredient, in-process, flushing or finished product testing and preparation job.
• Perform environmental microbiological monitoring program and support unplanned event e.g. incident, new project.
• Prepare Certificate of Analysis for the Customer
• Check the monthly stock of the consumables, media and kits in the Micro Lab and ensure sufficient consumables, media and kits for daily operation
• Prepare standards and controls. Record and evaluate data, calculate and enter results into LabWare LIMS. Prepare tables and graphs of data as appropriate and perform the work as per ISO 17025 standards and requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping, GLP and follow safety procedures in the lab.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Food Technology, Chemical related studies with related field with 1-2 years of applicable professional working experience
• Responsible for the test conducted at microbiology lab.
• Perform microbiological environmental monitoring program and report the result in timely manner.
• Ensure compliance of the microbiology lab testings to relevant specification, work instruction, guideline, national / international standard, references etc.
• Perform validation and maintenance of microbiology lab equipment e.g. autoclave, incubator, refrigerator, BSC etc.
• Monitor on inventory of consumables e.g media, sampling tools and act accordingly.
• Maintain good housekeeping and GLP at microbiology lab.
• Preparation of relevant reports pertaining to microbiological lab testing, sterilization, environmental monitoring etc.