Laboratory Assistant

Sarawak Oil Palms Group; Kuching; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarawak Oil Palms Group invites applications for a Laboratory Assistant to support tissue culture activities at our Kuching laboratory. The role involves routine lab tasks, media preparation, and sterile handling in a controlled environment.

The successful candidate will perform culture transfers, monitor cultures for contamination, and maintain meticulous records while contributing to a clean and organized lab space in Sarawak.

Qualifications

• SPM or equivalent qualification required.
• Knowledge or hands-on experience in plant tissue culture preferred.
• Familiar with basic laboratory tools and equipment.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy and work in a team.
• Willing to work in a controlled laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily laboratory tasks including media preparation, stock solution media prep, autoclaving, and equipment washing.
• Perform culture transfers under laminar flow cabinet in sterile manner.
• Monitor and inspect cultures for contamination or abnormalities.
• Accurately record daily work transactions and laboratory data.
• Maintain cleanliness through routine housekeeping and cleaning of the laboratory.

Skills

Tissue culture

Lab equipment handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Sterile technique

Education

SPM or equivalent qualification

Tools

Laminar flow cabinet

Autoclave

Job description

Laboratory Assistant

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Possess SPM or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience in plant tissue culture are preferred
• Familiar with basic laboratory tools and equipment is an added advantage
• Able to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy, and work effectively in a team environment
• Willing to work in a controlled laboratory setting

Responsibilities:

• Carry out daily laboratory tasks, including media preparation, preparation of stock solution media, autoclaving, and equipment washing)
• Perform culture transfers under the laminar flow cabinet in a sterile manner
• Monitor and inspect culture for contamination or abnormalities
• Accurately record daily work transaction and laboratory data
• Maintain cleanliness through routine housekeeping and cleaning of the laboratory