Operations Lead: Sample Management & Dangerous Goods

Cari; Sepang; Hybrid; MYR 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS in Malaysia is seeking an Operations Executive to manage day-to-day sample flow and dangerous goods handling, ensuring safe receipt, storage, labeling, and dispatch in line with procedures. You will coordinate with laboratories, customers and internal teams, maintain accurate records, and uphold IATA/IMDG/ADR and HSE standards while supporting continuous improvement and quality management systems.

The role requires a Diploma or degree in related fields, at least 2 years of experience in

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Logistics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years in sample management, logistics, warehouse operations, laboratory support, or hazardous materials handling.
• Valid dangerous goods training or certification required or must be obtained before regulated tasks.
• Working knowledge of sample traceability, inventory control, packaging, labeling, Safety Data Sheets, and shipping documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to use inventory, laboratory, or shipment tracking systems.
• Able to work shifts, outside normal hours, and travel when operationally required.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and commitment to sample integrity and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily sample receipt, registration, labelling, storage, retrieval, transfer, dispatch, return, and disposal activities.
• Perform dangerous goods classification support, packaging, marking, labelling, and shipment preparation in accordance with approved procedures and competency authorisation.
• Plan daily work priorities and coordinate collections, deliveries, couriers, laboratories, customers, and relevant internal teams.
• Monitor turnaround time, pending items, storage capacity, service issues, and operational KPIs; Escalate delays or risks promptly.
• Maintain good housekeeping, proper segregation, suitable storage conditions, and readiness of operational areas and equipment.
• Maintain accurate sample and inventory records in the designated system, including location, quantity, condition, chain of custody, movement, retention, and disposal status.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Fluent English

Fluent in local language

Education

Diploma or degree in Logistics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory systems

Laboratory tracking systems

Shipment tracking systems

Job description

SGS in Malaysia is seeking an Operations Executive to manage day-to-day sample flow and dangerous goods handling, ensuring safe receipt, storage, labeling, and dispatch in line with procedures. You will coordinate with laboratories, customers and internal teams, maintain accurate records, and uphold IATA/IMDG/ADR and HSE standards while supporting continuous improvement and quality management systems.

The role requires a Diploma or degree in related fields, at least 2 years of experience in