Lab Technician (1-Year Contract)

Vinda; Klang Municipal Council; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hygiene company in Asia is seeking a Lab Technician to support product development through testing and analysis. In this role, you’ll apply your knowledge in laboratory practices to enhance product innovations, requiring collaboration with various departments. Ideal candidates will have a background in sciences, experience in the FMCG industry, and strong Microsoft Office skills.

Benefits

Medical allowance

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental benefits

Parking

Meal Subsidy

Birthday Leave

Flexi Hours

7 months M allowance

Qualifications

• Exposure in FMCG industry or third party laboratories is an added advantage.
• Knowledge in manufacturing process of disposable products preferred.
• Knowledge in personal care / tissue products / raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform relevant lab testing and analysis for product development.
• Prepare prototypes and maintain SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and health procedures.

Skills

Knowledge in statistical tools

Good Microsoft Office knowledge

Ability to converse in English

Education

Minimum SPM from Sciences background

Job description

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The Lab Technician will be supporting within assigned projects/activities, responsible from planning, testing, and analysis for all product development and improvement activities & other relevant activities to meet stakeholder, consumer, and business needs.

You will play an important role to:

• Work according to relevant Vinda requirements documents stored in document control system and practice good laboratory practices.
• Perform relevant lab testing according to lab request and project needs. Ensure observation during the testing are recorded, data accuracy is in place, conduct statistical analysis and report writing with recommendation and conclusions in timely reporting.
• Initiate and participate in continual work processes improvement in laboratory and/or work with respective process/product owners for improvement purposes.
• Prepare and create prototypes to fulfill requirements of the internal customer and to illustrate product ideas and solutions. Identify most suitable method to produce test products on the prototype’s samples.
• Maintain a good knowledge on internal and external test methods and relevant laboratory apparatus handling for all product categories.
• Responsible for sample collection and conducting laboratory test during new machine qualification.
• If necessary, to support PD in validation or trial run for project.
• Identify & highlight if there are any potential test method improvement areas.
• Create and/or maintaining an updated version of SOP/WI/Form/any related business documents (e.g., SDS/ Calibration certificate) & ensure all related parties are updated with the latest document revised.
• Responsible for proper housekeeping, safety and health related rules, procedure & policies are followed by everyone.
• Responsible for record down actual inventory level in the excel files when removing lab consumables from the inventory storage area and maintain it always at safe inventory level and issue a purchase order for it if needed.
• Ensure all laboratory equipment’s yearly calibration, maintenance and repair are in place.
• To comply and participate in Halal, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO9001, any company certifications, policies, and regulations.
• Supporting function of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 or other company certifications activities as when needed.
• Act & perform other duties as assigned within organization.
• Perform testing and analysis for competitor products within the given lead time. Support laboratory engineer in delivering competitor analysis and reporting activities.
• Responsible for operating lab apparatus/equipment in a proper manner.
• Acts with consumers in mind. Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Minimum SPM from Sciences background
• Exposure in FMCG industry or third party laboratories is an added advantage
• Good knowledge on absorbent materials is preferred
• Knowledge in the manufacturing process of disposables products
• Knowledge in personal care / tissue products/ Raw materials
• Knowledge in statistical tools and analysis is an advantage
• Good Microsoft Office knowledge – especially in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Able to converse in English
• Able to understand simple mathematic

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Founded in 1985, Vinda is committed to the philosophy of “Healthy Lifestyle Starts with Vinda” and has striven to provide high quality hygiene products and services. Today, Vinda runs four core business segments, namely Tissue, Incontinence Care, Feminine Care and Baby Care under ten key brands Vinda, Tempo, Tork, TENA, Dr. P, Libresse, VIA, Libero, Drypers and Sealer. Vinda has a total of 14 state-of-the-art production bases (10 in mainland China, 2 in Malaysia, 1 in Taiwan, and 1 converting factory in Australia).

Vinda aims to become a leading hygiene company in Asia. In 2014, Vinda integrated SCA’s* businesses in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. In 2016, Vinda incorporated SCA’s* business in Malaysia, Taiwan and South Korea into Vinda, marking a milestone for expanding to Asia market.

Vinda went public on the main board of the stock exchange of Hong Kong in 2007 (stock code:3331). In 2015, Vinda has been selected as the Hang Seng HK MidCap Index Constituent Stock. In 2017, Vinda has been selected as a constituent of Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index. Essity Group, a leading global hygiene company, is the majority shareholder of Vinda.

* SCA Group (the hygiene unit of which has been spun off and become Essity Group)

Vinda core principles are Sustainability, Innovation and Professionalism & Integrity!!

Founded in 1985, Vinda is committed to the philosophy of “Healthy Lifestyle Starts with Vinda” and has striven to provide high quality hygiene products and services. Today, Vinda runs four core business segments, namely Tissue, Incontinence Care, Feminine Care and Baby Care under ten key brands Vinda, Tempo, Tork, TENA, Dr. P, Libresse, VIA, Libero, Drypers and Sealer. Vinda has a total of 14 state-of-the-art production bases (10 in mainland China, 2 in Malaysia, 1 in Taiwan, and 1 converting factory in Australia).

Vinda aims to become a leading hygiene company in Asia. In 2014, Vinda integrated SCA’s* businesses in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. In 2016, Vinda incorporated SCA’s* business in Malaysia, Taiwan and South Korea into Vinda, marking a milestone for expanding to Asia market.

Vinda went public on the main board of the stock exchange of Hong Kong in 2007 (stock code:3331). In 2015, Vinda has been selected as the Hang Seng HK MidCap Index Constituent Stock. In 2017, Vinda has been selected as a constituent of Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index. Essity Group, a leading global hygiene company, is the majority shareholder of Vinda.

* SCA Group (the hygiene unit of which has been spun off and become Essity Group)

Vinda core principles are Sustainability, Innovation and Professionalism & Integrity!!

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Perks and benefits Medical Miscellaneous allowance Dental Parking Meal Subsidy,Birthday Leave,Flexi Hours,7 months M

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