Microbiologist 1

21 DexCom Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health technology company in Penang is seeking a Lab Technician to perform microbiological testing and manage laboratory operations. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have effective communication skills. The role involves coordinating testing, maintaining compliance, and managing lab inventory. Join us in our mission to revolutionize healthcare with innovative technology.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills are required.
• Computer literacy is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental and microbial testing for ISO certified cleanrooms.
• Manage laboratory testing and upkeeping.
• Coordinate with contract laboratories and maintain lab inventory.

Skills

Microbiological testing

Laboratory maintenance

Quality Management System knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or equivalent

Job description

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform environmental particulate and microbial testing for ISO certified cleanrooms, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, Compressed Air Gas Systems, and Pharmaceutical Grade Water Systems.
• Perform laboratory testing including, but not limited to, bacterial gram staining, growth promotion, microbial identification, bacterial endotoxin testing, bioburden recovery, and sterility testing.
• Perform all tasks related to laboratory upkeeping and the environmental monitoring program.
• Coordinates testing with contract laboratories (scheduling, submitting samples, reviewing results, conducting investigations, creating and maintaining Purchase Orders)
• Responsible in managing the lab inventory for laboratory testing.
• Assesses changes to cleanroom environments by supporting the Equipment Transfer Plan program.
• Coordinates and supports facility, equipment, and HVAC maintenance events between multiple departments.
• Coordinates and supports risk assessments for deviations, OOS events, CAPAs, NCMRs, and COPs.
• Creates Experimental Requests to support special studies and projects.
• Coordinates and supports Performance Qualification and Validation protocols and reports.
• Coordinates and supports test method validations in support of microbiology operations.
• Coordinates and supports equipment, products, and process cleaning and disinfection validations.
• Maintains regulatory compliance of the sterilization program for sterile implantable devices by coordinating and supporting process re-qualifications, new product qualifications, and risk assessments.
• Reads and interprets microbiological cultures and other related tests including but not limited to environmental monitoring, sterility tests, growth promotion, microbial limits tests and antimicrobial effectiveness tests.
• May perform validation, technology transfer and troubleshooting, and write policy procedure for quality initiatives.
• Reviews and approves environmental monitoring data and laboratory equipment and records.
• Prepares process and status reports, assigns and monitors document numbers and reviews documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Works and communicates effectively and professionally with others inside and outside the company.
• Maintains regulatory compliance of the environmental monitoring program for the Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, Compressed Air and Gas Systems, and Pharmaceutical Grade Water Systems.
• Execute and complete daily tasks per schedule under the guidelines of established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP and cGMP regulations).

Required Qualifications:

• Microbiology, Biology, or equivalent Bachelor’s degree.
• Able to communicate effectively and computer literate.

Preferred Qualifications: (Optional)

• 2+ years relevant hands-on microbiological testing experience. Fresh Graduate encourage to apply.
• Experience in setting up and maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments for lab testing.
• Possess knowledge in Quality Management System will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Medical Industry will be an added advantage.

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WHY CHOOSE DEXCOM?

Since 1999, Dexcom has simplified and revolutionized diabetes management, positively impacting millions worldwide. At Dexcom, we're more than just a medical device company; we're a collective of visionary thinkers, trailblazers, and problem solvers. Our mission transcends the ordinary. We aim to revolutionize healthcare, one groundbreaking technology at a time.