TECHNICAL ADVISOR (Microbiology)

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

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company in Shah Alam, Malaysia is seeking a professional to enhance laboratory processes and methodologies. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Science or a related field and possess at least 3 years of experience in analytical laboratory testing. Responsibilities include leading improvements, collaborating with quality teams, and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. This role offers an opportunity to make significant contributions to a global leader in testing and certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years proven track record in relevant analytical laboratory testing activities.
• Proficient in MS ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Good personality, independent and a good team leader.

Responsibilities

• Identify, initiate and lead in enhancement process in align with Group and business direction.
• Drive for improvement and sustainability on laboratory process and methodology.
• Regularly communicate with Global Technical Support team on method alignment.
• Handle escalated query and potential complaint professionally.
• Review the effectiveness of the implemented test methodology and process flow.
• Evaluate and approve new or existing Technical documents under Quality Management System.
• Lead method development process on resource management and document review.

Skills

Analytical laboratory testing

Quality Management System (QMS)

Chemical testing

Microbiological testing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Science or related field

Tools

MS ISO/IEC 17025

Job description

Company 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.