Lab Assistant (Micro)

The Hershey Company; Pekan Nanas; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading confectionery manufacturer is seeking a Lab Assistant in Johor to support lab operations, manage product registrations, and ensure compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate should possess a diploma in Food Science or related fields and be keen on supporting daily laboratory functions. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Competitive opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment await you.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, or related fields.
• Fresh graduates or those with 1-2 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
• SPM/STPM holders with at least 3 years of lab experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the LIMS system for product registration.
• Support daily lab operations and ensure proper calibration of instruments.
• Assist in sample sorting and maintain cleanliness of the lab.

Skills

Sample preparation

Laboratory equipment handling

Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

ISO17025 standards knowledge

Data communication

Education

Diploma in Food Science or related fields

SPM/STPM with laboratory experience

Job description

Hershey Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Location : Senai, Johor.

Summary:

Under light supervision, lab assistant will responsible to update product registration into LIMS and support daily laboratory operations by accurately sorting samples, handling lab equipment, ensuring proper calibration and maintenance of instruments. This role is essential for maintaining the quality and precision of laboratory tests. Ensuring proper handling and storage of retain samples in compliance with quality and regulatory standards. Supports quality control of testing by ensuring cleanliness of lab in aseptic and good condition for conducting samples testing. Communicate data to Sr. Microbiologist Lab Executive in timely manner.

Summary of major duties:

• Perform sample preparation for ingredient, in-process, flushing or finished product, which include maintaining , updating LIMS system.
• Assisting Micro analyst in preparation of apparatus , media, reagent and controls to comply with Hershey GLP and ISO17025 standard
• Assist Micro analyst in daily FG samples sorting , consumable inventories , conduct proper handling and storage of FG retain samples on daily basis.
• Assist Micro analyst to 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 – Fresh graduate or 1-2 years of applicable professional working experience are acceptable
• SPM/STPM with working min 3 years experience in laboratory environment good to be considered.