Assistant Lab Analyst (Microbiology)
Position Title: Assistant Lab Analyst (Microbiology)
Summary:
Under light supervision, monitor ingredient, in-process or finished product quality, product safety and environment through microbiological testing. Perform simple to moderately complex micro testing techniques or using analytical equipment. Operate, maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation. Perform the environment microbiological monitoring and sampling. Prepare standards and controls. Record and evaluate data, calculate and enter results into LabWare LIMS. Prepare tables and graphs of data as appropriate. Determine validity of those results as they relate to the type of tests completed and being done according to the leadtime that has been committed. Communicate data to Microbiologist & Analytical Lab executive in timely manner.
Summary of major duties:
• Perform ingredient, in-process, flushing or finished product testing and preparation job.
• Perform environmental microbiological monitoring program and support unplanned event e.g. incident, new project.
• Prepare Certificate of Analysis for the Customer
• Ensure sufficient consumables, media and kits for daily operation
• Prepare standards and controls. Record and evaluate data, calculate and enter results into LabWare LIMS. Prepare tables and graphs of data as appropriate.
• Maintain housekeeping, GLP and follow safety procedures in the lab.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• Minimum Diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Food Technology, Chemical related studies with related field with 1-2 years of applicable professional working experience
• Responsible for the test conducted at microbiology lab.
• Perform microbiological environmental monitoring program and report the result in timely manner.
• Ensure compliance of the microbiology lab testings to relevant specification, work instruction, guideline, national / international standard, references etc.
• Perform validation and maintenance of microbiology lab equipment e.g. autoclave, incubator, refrigerator, BSC etc.
• Monitor on inventory of consumables e.g media, sampling tools and act accordingly.
• Maintain good housekeeping and GLP at microbiology lab.
• Preparation of relevant reports pertaining to microbiological lab testing, sterilization, environmental monitoring etc.
• Support the unplanned event sanitation validation activity.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently in a flexible work environment with changing priorities
• Preferred candidates who has good communication in English and Malay.
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Communication skills in verbal and written form.
• Any other task / instruction given and/or assigned by superior and HOD.
• Knowledge of Labware LIMS and SAP is a plus
• Advanced proficiency in computer programs and software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point
• Detailed knowledge of regulatory and quality system requirements - HACCP, Good Manufacturing Process (GMP)
• Ensure compliance work safety, food safety and quality.
