TECHNICAL ADVISOR (Microbiology)

SGS; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company in Shah Alam is seeking an experienced technical professional to enhance laboratory processes. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Science and a minimum of 3 years in analytical laboratory testing. Responsibilities include improving methodologies, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years proven track record in relevant analytical laboratory testing activities.
• Proficient in MS ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Experience in handling chemical & microbiological related testing.

Responsibilities

• Identify, initiate, and lead enhancement processes in line with business direction.
• Drive improvement on laboratory processes and methodologies.
• Communicate regularly with Global Technical Support team.

Skills

Laboratory process improvement

Technical training and assessment

Communication with Global Technical Support

Quality Management System (QMS)

Education

Bachelor degree in Science or related field

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world

Job Description

• Identify, initiate and lead in enhancement process in align with Group and business direction
• Drive for improvement and sustainability on laboratory process and methodology by continuously review and improve existing methodology and process flow
• Regularly communicate with Global Technical Support team on method alignment, new methodology development, recall case and technical exchange
• Handle escalated query and potential complaint professionally and work with business team to minimize the business impact
• Review the effectiveness of the implemented and improved test methodology, process flow and take necessary action to rectify flow/ method when needed
• Evaluate, assess and approve Approved Signatory and Validator as per established Quality Procedure
• Evaluate and approve new or existing Technical document under Quality Management System (QMS)
• Respond fast to business development need by research, study and develop new methodology which is fit for intended purpose
• Lead method development process on resource management ,timeline management and document review
• Collaborate with Quality team to plan and identify on area of improvement.
• Lead technical analyst on providing technical training and assessment to ensure the analysts are technically competent.
• Provide technical guidance /guideline / briefing for business team when needed
• Work with Quality team to on verification of identified root cause and corrective action
• Provide technical support to all MBL laboratories
• Supervise to ensure Good Housekeeping and Good Laboratory practice in the laboratory.
• Adherence to SGS Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policy by uphold a good safety behavior and exercising necessary standard and process when carry out your responsibilities at all times to ensure compliance to the HSE requirements.
• Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by your reporting manager and/or Senior Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Science or related field from recognized university/college.
• Minimum 3 years proven track record in relevant analytical laboratory testing activities.
• Proficient in MS ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Proficient & experience in handling chemical & microbiological related testing
• Good personality, independent and a good team leader.