Quality Assurance Lead - Microbiology Lab & Compliance

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

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.