LABORATORY ASSISTANT

SGS; Port Klang; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global inspection company is seeking a laboratory technician in Port Klang, Malaysia. The role involves sample preparation for minerals and other commodities, conducting laboratory tests, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have at least SPM or STPM education and a year of relevant experience. This is an essential role in maintaining quality and operational integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory sample preparation.
• Understanding of Health, Safety and Environment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions and operational procedures competently.
• Perform sample preparation for various commodities.
• Conduct fire assay for exploration samples.
• Maintain equipment and update records.
• Report daily on operations and problems encountered.

Skills

Sample preparation

Laboratory testing

Troubleshooting

Health and Safety compliance

Education

Minimum SPM or STPM

Job description

Overview

Company: SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 99,600 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for following detailed instruction provided by the superior of their section and operational/standard procedures competently on the sample preparation activity.
• To perform and understand sample preparation for Minerals, Coal/Biomass, Fertilizers and other commodities.
• To conduct fire assay for exploration sample.
• Update equipment and maintenance records.
• Update superior on daily basis for operation and any problems encountered during work task and take preventive measures.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment and other apparatus needed in the work task.
• Ensure necessary data are correct & organized.
• Perform basic physical laboratory tests as per approved test method or procedures.
• Practice good housekeeping in work area.
• Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) / Operational Integrity requirements are met.
• Ensure Good Housekeeping and Good Laboratory practice in the workplace.
• Make sure all relevant raw data or test information are correctly and accurately recorded in the provided raw data sheet or manual log book.
• Adhere to SGS Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policy by upholding good safety behavior and exercising necessary standards and processes when carrying out responsibilities to ensure compliance with HSE requirements.
• Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by your reporting manager and/or Senior Management.

Qualifications

• Minimum SPM, STPM background education.
• Minimum 1 year’s laboratory sample preparation experience.