Organic Lab Technician

Western Digital Corp.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Corp. in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a laboratory analyst to perform advanced analytical testing using GCMS, FTIR, and LCMS. You will interpret data, troubleshoot instrument issues, and escalate out-of-tolerance conditions with evidence and corrective actions.

Responsibilities include routine contamination analysis, PM scheduling, calibration verification, and documenting results. The role requires good English, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a 12-hour

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Familiar with Microsoft Windows, Office applications
• Required to work in 12 hours shift pattern with day or night cycles
• Able to communicate in basic English
• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail
• Must be a team player and able to work with minimal supervision
• Own transportation for traveling to work

Responsibilities

• Execute routine contamination analysis testing on GCMS, FTIR, LCMS
• Maintain preventive maintenance (PM) schedules; update PM checklists and equipment logs
• Prepare and verify calibration standards; evaluate check standard pass/fail criteria
• Identify and troubleshoot instrument abnormalities, machine faults, and performance degradation, implement corrective actions to restore normal instrument operation
• Document findings with supporting evidence (chromatograms, spectral data, control charts)
• Support shift-based laboratory operations
• Adhere to chemical laboratory safety, SDS/MSDS protocols, and emergency response procedures
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams on data validity and equipment status
• Identify process pain points and propose digital/procedural enhancements
• Contribute to method development and validation activities

Skills

Windows

MS Office

English (basic)

Analytical thinking

Team player

Own transportation

Education

Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science (Diploma or Bachelors)

Tools

GCMS

FTIR

LCMS

Job description

• Job Type (exemption status): Non-Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Business Function: Lab

Company Description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That is where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn't theoretical work. It is real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We're looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let's shape the future of data.

Job Description

Perform advanced analytical testing and data interpretation using GCMS, FTIR, and/or LCMS instrumentation. Analyze instrument data, troubleshoot equipment abnormalities, and elevate out-of-tolerance conditions to management with supporting evidence and corrective action recommendations, ensuring compliance with laboratory quality standards. Acts as the technical resource for day-to-day laboratory operations and supports issue resolution through established procedures.

Regular Responsibilities

• Execute routine contamination analysis testing on assigned analytical platforms (GCMS, FTIR, LCMS)
• Maintain preventive maintenance (PM) schedules; update PM checklists and equipment logs
• Prepare and verify calibration standards; evaluate check standard pass/fail criteria
• Identify and troubleshoot instrument abnormalities, machine faults, and performance degradation, implement corrective actions to restore normal instrument operation.
• Document findings with supporting evidence (chromatograms, spectral data, control charts)
• Support shift-based laboratory operations
• Adhere to chemical laboratory safety, SDS/MSDS protocols, and emergency response procedures
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams on data validity and equipment status
• Identify process pain points and propose digital/procedural enhancements
• Contribute to method development and validation activities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Analyze instrument data and investigate out-of-tolerance conditions. Identify and troubleshoot instrument abnormalities, implement corrective actions and elevate recurring issues to management with technical justification. Escalate unresolved OOC/OOS conditions to management with trend analysis and recommended actions.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science

Skill / Experience Requirement:

• Familiar with Microsoft Windows, Office applications
• Required to work in 12 hours shift pattern with day or night cycles
• Able to communicate in basic English
• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail
• Must be a team player and able to work with minimal supervision
• Own transportation for traveling to work

Additional Information

WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [e-mail] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.