Quality Assurance Executive

SPRITZER BHD.; Perak; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SPRITZER Group in Taiping, Perak is seeking a Laboratory Lead to supervise Lab Analysts and oversee microbiological and chemical testing, calibration, verification, and QA activities. The role emphasizes GMP/GHP compliance, ISO/IEC 17025 awareness, and continuous improvement.

You will manage equipment maintenance, review results, train staff, and ensure timely reporting while upholding safety standards and quality programmes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of microbiology laboratory operations experience.
• Experience with ISO/IEC 17025 is advantageous.
• Knowledge of GLP, GMP, GHP, HACCP and related quality systems.
• Willing to base at Taiping, Perak.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Lab Analysts to ensure testing and calibration per procedures.
• Oversee microbiological and chemical testing, calibration, verification, and QA activities.
• Review results and address out-of-specifications, deviations, or non-conformances.
• Maintain equipment and ensure readiness for audits and reporting.
• Monitor KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Laboratory testing

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Training and coaching

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Quality Assurance/Food Science

Tools

Calibration equipment

Calibration standards

Proficiency testing

Job description

Team Leadership and Development
Lead and supervise Lab Analysts to ensure laboratory testing, calibration, verification, maintenance, and other activities are performed according to approved procedures and schedules. Identify training needs and coach employees to maintain competency and performance.

Laboratory Testing and Quality Control
Oversee microbiological and chemical testing, internal and external calibration, verification, proficiency testing, method validation, and laboratory quality control activities. Review results and ensure appropriate action is taken for out-of-specification results, deviations, or non-conformances.

Equipment Management
Ensure laboratory and testing equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, verified, and fit for use. Investigate abnormal readings or equipment abnormalities and ensure appropriate corrective and follow-up actions, including issues identified during external calibration.

Quality, Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Ensure laboratory activities comply with GMP, GHP, HACCP, QMS, FSMS, laboratory safety requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. Maintain and regularly review relevant laboratory procedures, risk assessments, equipment master lists, and quality programmes.

Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting
Monitor and analyze Environmental Monitoring, Shelf-Life Monitoring, laboratory results, calibration and verification data, equipment maintenance records, deviations, and other relevant trends. Prepare timely reports and escalate significant findings or non-conformances for appropriate follow-up.

Laboratory Inventory and Resources
Manage laboratory consumables, microbiological media, reagents, calibration standards, reference materials, and other testing supplies to ensure sufficient availability for laboratory operations.

Audit, KPI and Continuous Improvement
Participate in internal and external audits and ensure timely follow-up on relevant findings. Monitor laboratory KPIs, address performance gaps, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing reliability, laboratory efficiency, productivity, and overall QA performance.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Quality Assurance/Food Science/Food Technology or other related filed.

Minimum 3 years of experience in microbiology laboratory operations, equipment calibration or verification, and laboratory quality management.

Experience in an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory is an advantage.

Have good understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), HACCP, FSSC, food and water standards, and relevant quality management systems.

Strong understanding of laboratory practices, safety protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, method validation and verification, Growth Promotion Test, Proficiency Testing, equipment calibration and verification, and chemical testing.

Willing to be base at Taiping, Perak.

SPRITZER Group is Malaysia’s leading and most integrated bottled water producer. Since the late 1980s, the Group and its five subsidiaries have specialized in the manufacturing and distribution of natural mineral water, sparkling and distilled drinking water, carbonated and non-carbonated fruit-flavoured beverages, functional drinks, toothbrushes, preforms, and packaging bottles. Backed by qualified professionals and advanced automated technology, SPRITZER ensures every product meets exceptional quality standards, earning numerous awards over the years.

SPRITZER Group is Malaysia’s leading and most integrated bottled water producer. Since the late 1980s, the Group and its five subsidiaries have specialized in the manufacturing and distribution of natural mineral water, sparkling and distilled drinking water, carbonated and non-carbonated fruit-flavoured beverages, functional drinks, toothbrushes, preforms, and packaging bottles. Backed by qualified professionals and advanced automated technology, SPRITZER ensures every product meets exceptional quality standards, earning numerous awards over the years.