Microbiologist

Viroxy; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Viroxy Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Microbiologist to support the daily operation of its microbiology laboratory in Malaysia. The role involves microbiological testing, method verification/validation, equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and other international standards.

You will monitor stocks, prepare media and reagents, handle samples, perform tests, and maintain accurate records. Fresh graduates with relevant background are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or a related life sciences field.
• Fresh graduates with relevant academic background, laboratory training, and a strong interest in microbiology are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operation, organisation, cleanliness, and maintenance of the microbiology laboratory.
• Ensure laboratory work areas, equipment, materials, and records are maintained in a clean, orderly, and inspection-ready condition.
• Monitor laboratory stocks, arrange replenishment when required.
• Receive, inspect, register, label, store, and prepare samples for microbiological testing.
• Prepare culture media, reagents, test solutions, controls, and other materials for routine testing.
• Maintain microbial cultures and reference strains, including storage and disposal.
• Perform microbiological testing in accordance with SOPs and applicable standards.
• Record test activities and results in a traceable manner.
• Review and interpret test results and prepare reports and certificates.
• Support ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation preparation and internal audits.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or related life sciences field

Fresh graduates with relevant academic background

Job description

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Viroxy Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Microbiologist to support the daily operation of its microbiology laboratory. The successful candidate will perform microbiological testing, assist with method verification and validation, maintain laboratory equipment and documentation, and support the laboratory’s compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and other recognized international standards.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Support the daily operation, organisation, cleanliness, and maintenance of the microbiology laboratory.

Ensure laboratory work areas, equipment, materials, and records are maintained in a clean, orderly, and inspection-ready condition.

Monitor laboratory stocks, including culture media, reagents, consumables, reference materials, and sampling supplies, and arrange replenishment when required.

Receive, inspect, register, label, store, and prepare samples for microbiological testing.

Ensure samples are handled, transported, stored, and documented in accordance with approved procedures and chain-of-custody requirements.

Prepare culture media, reagents, test solutions, controls, and other materials required for routine microbiological testing.

Maintain microbial cultures and reference strains, including receipt, storage, preparation, traceability, handling, and disposal.

Perform microbiological testing in accordance with approved test methods, standard operating procedures, and applicable international standards.

Conduct environmental monitoring and on-site sampling using contact plates, settle plates, swabs, air sampling, and other approved methods.

Operate laboratory instruments and equipment in accordance with approved procedures and manufacturer instructions.

Perform routine equipment checks, cleaning, verification, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.

Coordinate equipment calibration and servicing and maintain accurate calibration, maintenance, temperature-monitoring, and equipment-usage records.

Record test activities and results accurately, completely, and in a traceable manner.

Review and interpret test results and prepare test worksheets, laboratory reports, certificates, and supporting documentation.

Promptly report invalid, atypical, out-of-specification, or potentially non-conforming results to the Head of Department Microbiology.

Support investigations, corrective actions, trend analysis, and other quality-related activities when required.

Comply with laboratory safety procedures, biosafety requirements, waste-disposal procedures, contamination-control practices, and good microbiological laboratory practices.

Maintain laboratory documents and records in accordance with the laboratory quality management system and data-integrity requirements.

Support the laboratory’s preparation for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, including document preparation, record maintenance, internal audits, and audit-readiness activities.

Assist with method verification, validation, transfer, and suitability studies when required.

Participate in proficiency testing, interlaboratory comparisons, and other activities used to demonstrate laboratory competence.

Support continuous improvement activities within the microbiology laboratory.

Perform other duties assigned by the Head of Department Microbiology or Executive Management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or a related life sciences field.

2 years of practical experience in a microbiology laboratory setting, preferably in the context of product testing or quality control.

Fresh graduates with relevant academic background, laboratory training, and a strong interest in microbiology are also encouraged to apply.

Familiarity with laboratory environments, microbiological techniques, and aseptic working conditions.

Experience with ISO/IEC 17025 compliance or method validation is an advantage.

Prior work with disinfectant testing or virology is a plus.

Proficiency in English (written and spoken); able to write clear reports and communicate technical results.

Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to follow procedures precisely.

Team player with the ability to work independently and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Must be willing to travel and perform on-site sampling activities at customer facilities.

Candidate who possesses a valid Malaysian Class D or B2 driving licence will be added advantage.

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to work independently, take ownership of laboratory activities, and play an important role in developing and maintaining our microbiology laboratory.

Take responsibility for the daily operation and organisation of the laboratory.

Build practical experience in microbiological testing within a highly regulated medical and healthcare environment.

Contribute to the implementation and ongoing maintenance of an ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory quality system.

Work with modern laboratory equipment and receive structured training and professional development.

Collaborate with Quality, Operations, and other internal teams while managing your own responsibilities.