QA Lab Technician

Kerry Malaysia; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Malaysia invites a QA Laboratory Technician to help ensure GLP, GMP, HACCP, FSSC, and Halal compliance while conducting comprehensive testing of materials and finished products according to SOPs and work instructions. You will record findings, maintain cleanliness, calibrate equipment, prepare test solutions, and support training of new QA staff.

Based in Pasir Gudang, Johor, the role requires attention to detail, ability to meet production timelines, and willingness to work shifts as

Qualifications

• Minimum SPM qualification or equivalent; Diploma or higher qualifications are an added advantage.
• Basic hands-on knowledge of laboratory equipment, apparatus, and testing techniques.
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Knowledge of food safety systems such as HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, or FSSC 22000 is an advantage.
• Good documentation, reporting, and record-keeping skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively under production timelines.
• Willing and able to work shifts and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring compliance with GLP, GMP, HACCP, FSSC, and Halal standards and requirements.
• Conduct physical, chemical, and/or microbiological testing of incoming materials, in-process materials, and finished products in accordance with SOPs and WI.
• Ensure all QA findings and results are accurately recorded in the relevant forms and checklists.
• Ensure raw material and finished product quality meet established specifications.
• Communicate any FS or QA issues to the immediate superior promptly.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization through 5S practices.
• Calibrate laboratory measuring equipment according to schedule.
• Prepare standard test solutions and reagents for laboratory testing.
• Prepare samples for pre-shipment requirements, regulatory submissions, and external testing.
• Ensure retained samples are stored and maintained according to established requirements.
• Assist in training new QA personnel.
• Prepare daily reports and maintain accurate records and inventory of laboratory supplies.
• Perform other duties as directed by the superior.
• Adhere to Company policy regarding interpersonal relationships and fraternization.

Skills

Lab equipment

GLP

Documentation

Attention to detail

Shift work

Education

SPM qualification or equivalent

Diploma or higher qualification (added advantage)

Tools

Laboratory calibration equipment

Testing instrumentation

Job description

Assist in ensuring compliance with GLP, GMP, HACCP, FSSC, and Halal standards and requirements.

Conduct physical, chemical, and/or microbiological testing of incoming materials, in-process materials, and finished products in accordance with established SOPs and work instructions (WI).

Ensure all QA findings and results are accurately recorded in the relevant forms and checklists.

Ensure raw material and finished product quality meet established specifications.

Communicate any food safety (FS) or quality assurance (QA) issues, abnormalities, or non-conformances to the immediate superior promptly.

Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization through good housekeeping and 5S practices.

Calibrate laboratory measuring equipment according to the established calibration schedule.

Prepare standard test solutions and reagents for laboratory testing.

Prepare samples for pre-shipment requirements, regulatory submissions, and external testing.

Ensure retained samples are stored and maintained according to established requirements.

Assist in training new QA personnel.

Prepare daily reports and maintain accurate records and inventory of laboratory supplies.

Perform other duties and assignments as directed by the superior from time to time.

Adhere to professional ethics and comply with the Company's Policy Regarding Interpersonal Relationships and Fraternization.

Qualifications and skills

Minimum SPM qualification or equivalent; Diploma or higher qualifications are an added advantage.

Basic hands-on knowledge of laboratory equipment, apparatus, and testing techniques.

Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

Knowledge of food safety systems such as HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, or FSSC 22000 is an advantage.

Good documentation, reporting, and record-keeping skills.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively under production timelines.

Willing and able to work shifts and overtime when required.

Kerry is a world leader in taste and nutrition systems serving the food and beverage industry, and a leading supplier of added value brands and customer branded foods to the Irish and UK markets. We have annualised sales in excess of €5 billion and employ over 23,000 people globally. Founded in 1972 in Listowel, Co. Kerry, the Group has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions and has succeeded in achieving sustained profitability.

We supply over 15,000 food, food ingredients and flavour products to customers in more than 140 countries worldwide. We have established manufacturing facilities in 24 different countries and international sales offices in 20 other countries across the globe.

Kerry has been present in the Asia-Pacific region since 1997 and has grown its business to become a brand of choice for our regional and local customers. From our Regional Headquarters and Global Technology Innovation Centre based in Singapore, Kerry employs nearly 3500 talented people at manufacturing sites and sales offices in 16 countries across the region.

Kerry prides itself on continuous innovation, technological creativity and business excellence in every area of the business, striving to enhance leadership positions in our consumer foods business and across global food and ingredients markets.

Being a truly global company, our employees in Asia-Pacific have opportunities to develop their careers in a global environment, with training, career development and international opportunities across the Kerry world.

Our expertise leads the way

Kerry is a world leader in taste and nutrition systems serving the food and beverage industry, and a leading supplier of added value brands and customer branded foods to the Irish and UK markets. We have annualised sales in excess of €5 billion and employ over 23,000 people globally. Founded in 1972 in Listowel, Co. Kerry, the Group has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions and has succeeded in achieving sustained profitability.

We supply over 15,000 food, food ingredients and flavour products to customers in more than 140 countries worldwide. We have established manufacturing facilities in 24 different countries and international sales offices in 20 other countries across the globe.

Kerry has been present in the Asia-Pacific region since 1997 and has grown its business to become a brand of choice for our regional and local customers. From our Regional Headquarters and Global Technology Innovation Centre based in Singapore, Kerry employs nearly 3500 talented people at manufacturing sites and sales offices in 16 countries across the region.

Kerry prides itself on continuous innovation, technological creativity and business excellence in every area of the business, striving to enhance leadership positions in our consumer foods business and across global food and ingredients markets.

Being a truly global company, our employees in Asia-Pacific have opportunities to develop their careers in a global environment, with training, career development and international opportunities across the Kerry world.