Lab Apprentice (6-month contract)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS, based in Seksyen 22, Shah Alam, Malaysia, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform basic laboratory tests and assist senior staff in testing, method development and QA/QC. The role requires maintaining GLP and good housekeeping standards in the lab, and ensuring compliance with HSE regulations.

Qualifications include SPM/STPM or college diploma and 1-3 years of lab experience, with good English and/or local language communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum education SPM, STPM or College Diploma.
• 1-3 years’ laboratory experience preferred.
• Good personality and a good team leader.
• Good communication and written skills in English and/or local language.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic laboratory tests as per approved methods.
• Assist Chemist / Microbiologist in testing, method development and QA/QC compliance.
• Ensure Good Housekeeping and GLP in the laboratory.
• Ensure sample prep equipment is used and maintained properly.
• Adhere to group HSE safety procedures.
• Record all raw data accurately in logs.
• Comply with local HSE regulations.
• Perform any other task as assigned by supervisor.
• Report hazards, near-misses and incidents in Crystal system.
• Meet OIMS requirements.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Team leadership

Communication

Written English

Local language fluency

Education

SPM/STPM/College Diploma

Job description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

• Perform basic laboratory test as per accordance with approved test methods or procedures.
• Assisting Chemist / Microbiologist in carrying out laboratory testing, method development and compliance with QA/QC requirement.
• Ensure Good Housekeeping and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) in the laboratory.
• Ensure the sample preparation equipment are used and maintained in proper way.
• Adhere to group HSE safety procedures.
• Make sure all relevant raw data or test information to be correctly and accurately recorded in the provided raw data sheet or manual log book.
• To comply with all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) local regulation (Occupational Safety and Health Act 1996, Factory and Machinery Act 1967, Environmental Quality Act 1974).
• To perform any other task as assigned by his/her superior.
• To report any hazard/risk, near-miss and incident in Crystal system.
• Ensure that all Operational Integrity Management System (OIMS) requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum education SPM or STPM or College Diploma.
• 1-3 years’ laboratory experience in related activities is preferred.
• Good personality and a good team leader.
• Good communication and written skills in English and/or local language.

Additional Information

This position will based in Seksyen 22, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.