Senior Microbiologist

Permulab Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; Vor Ort; MYR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Permulab Sdn Bhd is seeking a senior laboratory professional to lead Micro Lab operations, ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and supporting method development. The role requires management of daily activities, auditing, training, and collaboration with vendors.

The successful candidate will oversee scheduling, inventory, calibration, and proficiency testing while maintaining high standards of quality and safety in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in managing commercial laboratories.
• Thorough knowledge of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard and microbiology/nucleic acid testing.
• Must be a registered signatory with Majlis Juruanalisis Makanan Malaysia (MJMM).
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.

Aufgaben

• Create schedule and assign daily duties for Micro Lab Analysts.
• Train new employees on Micro Lab policies and procedures.
• Manage consumable inventory system.
• Manage and facilitate Preventative Maintenance and Calibration Programs.
• Coordinate audit activities for Micro Lab (pre-audit, during audit, and post audit).
• Implement new processes, verifications, and validation of effectiveness.
• Ensure daily compliance with ISO 17025 standards.
• Conduct method development and implementation and work with third party vendors.
• Perform microbiological testing and develop in-house assays.
• Interpret data from internal and external sources and initiate follow-up actions.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Jobbeschreibung

Create schedule and assign daily duties for Micro Lab Analysts

Train new employees on Micro Lab policies and procedures

Manage consumable inventory system.

Manage and facilitate Preventative Maintenance and Calibration Programs

Manage Consumable Inventory System, Audit Activities, Calibration Program, and Preventative Maintenance Program

Implementation of new processes, verifications, and validation of effectiveness

Manage daily compliance of ISO 17025 standards.

Method development and implementation – conduct studies, work with third party vendors

Coordinate audit activities for Micro Lab (pre-audit, during audit, and post audit)

Facilitate proficiency testing.

Ensure all microbiological methods meet compliance requirements.

Responsible for Good Laboratory Practices, including equipment monitoring and calibration as well as media preparation and biohazard disposal.

Evaluate, develop, implement, and maintain microbiological testing procedures and programs; secure all appropriate documentation and/or follow-up as required; maintain internal control protocols by record keeping, troubleshooting, and escalation of known issues.

Perform microbiological testing in the laboratory and work to develop new microbiological assays for in-house testing.

Interpret microbiological data generated both internally and by third party testing facilities; report data and trends and initiate appropriate follow-up actions.

Troubleshoot all testing/sampling abnormalities to ensure proper results are reported; initiate proper guidelines for corrective/preventative action immediately.

Investigate product holds for microbiological reasons and make recommendations for appropriate actions based on scientific findings and/or company.

Perform daily plant/lab inspections and manage the facilities environmental testing program; analyze results to ensure a microbiologically sound environment for production.

Qualifications:

The candidate must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related field.

A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in managing commercial laboratories

Thorough knowledge of the ISO/IEC 17025standard and good knowledge of microbiology and nucleic acid testing.

Must be a registered signatory with Majlis Juruanalisis Makanan Malaysia (MJMM).

Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and compliance standards.

Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.