Microbiology Lab Operations Lead (ISO 17025)

Permulab Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Permulab Sdn Bhd is seeking a senior laboratory professional to lead Micro Lab operations, ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and supporting method development. The role requires management of daily activities, auditing, training, and collaboration with vendors.

The successful candidate will oversee scheduling, inventory, calibration, and proficiency testing while maintaining high standards of quality and safety in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in managing commercial laboratories.
• Thorough knowledge of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard and microbiology/nucleic acid testing.
• Must be a registered signatory with Majlis Juruanalisis Makanan Malaysia (MJMM).
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create schedule and assign daily duties for Micro Lab Analysts.
• Train new employees on Micro Lab policies and procedures.
• Manage consumable inventory system.
• Manage and facilitate Preventative Maintenance and Calibration Programs.
• Coordinate audit activities for Micro Lab (pre-audit, during audit, and post audit).
• Implement new processes, verifications, and validation of effectiveness.
• Ensure daily compliance with ISO 17025 standards.
• Conduct method development and implementation and work with third party vendors.
• Perform microbiological testing and develop in-house assays.
• Interpret data from internal and external sources and initiate follow-up actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Job description

Permulab Sdn Bhd is seeking a senior laboratory professional to lead Micro Lab operations, ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and supporting method development. The role requires management of daily activities, auditing, training, and collaboration with vendors.

The successful candidate will oversee scheduling, inventory, calibration, and proficiency testing while maintaining high standards of quality and safety in a dynamic lab environment.