Senior Quality Engineer - (Microbiologist & Sterilization)

BD Nogales Norte; Kulim; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory management company is seeking a Lab Manager in Kedah, Malaysia, to oversee laboratory functions, including microbiology, sterilization, and quality engineering activities. The ideal candidate will manage all lab operations, explore new analytical methods, ensure compliance with procedures, and train laboratory technicians. This role demands someone with strong organizational skills and a background in microbiology.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory management, especially microbiology.
• Knowledge of sterilization and calibration processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory activities and manage all functions.
• Explore new analytical methods and improve test procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all testing procedures and documentation.
• Maintain equipment and supplies in the Microbiology Lab.
• Train and oversee Microbiology Lab Technicians.

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for Lab management - Microbiology, Sterilization, Calibration and associated Quality Engineering Activities.

Responsibilities

• 1. Oversee the laboratory activities inclusive of microbiology lab activities, sterilization, calibration and chemistry lab activities (if necessary). Manage all laboratory functions and activities associated with all testing analysis.
• 2. Explore and develop new analytical methods or improve current test procedures/technologies.
• 3. Responsible for ensuring that all testing performed at the lab is carried out according to written procedures and properly documented.
• 4. Responsible for the maintenance and operations of Microbiology Lab including supplies and equipment.
• 5. Maintain the housekeeping of all Lab.
• 6. Maintain and update, when necessary, all lab procedures and test methods.
• 7. Responsible for the training of new Microbiology Lab Technicians and retraining of the above.
• 8. Report on regular basis all laboratory issues to superior.
• 9. Responsible for performing sterilization validation/revalidation and autoclave validation/revalidation.
• 10. Design investigation program and engineering experiments to determine sources of product nonconformances. Analyze results and recommend action.
• 11. Assist superior in executing special projects or assignments.
• 12. Ensure that all Microbiology Lab Technicians are being trained and that they adhere to instructions in the BOPs.
• 13. Prepare and adhere to annual budget for areas under responsibility.
• 14. Communicate issues relating to Microbiology Lab and Quality issues externally.
• 15. Train Microbiology Lab Technicians on test procedures and “Good Laboratory Practice”.
• 16. QA Representative or Project Leader for associated Design and Non-Design Change Project.
• 17. Perform any other relevant and related responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time as required by the Management.

Primary Work Location

MYS Kedah - Bard Kulim (Malaysia)

Work Shift

MY3 Normal 8a-4.45p Group 26 (Malaysia)