Responsibilities:

Conduct sampling and perform routine/non-routine microbial & chemical analyses such as purified water, raw materials, bulk products, finished products, and stability samples in accordance with approved procedures.
Prepare laboratory reagents, microbiological culture media, media agar plates, sterilization of apparatus, and decontamination of microbiological waste.
Carry out environmental monitoring activities (viable and non-viable airborne particulate contamination monitoring and microbial swab test).
Assist in Microbial Limit Test (MLT), Antimicrobial Efficacy Testing (AET), Growth Promotion Test (GPT), Gram staining, microscopy, and microbe identification testing in accordance with established international standards.
Assist in purified water system performance verification, production cleaning, sanitization validation, new product introduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Document all results in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) requirements.
Participate in out-of-specification and deviation investigations and recommend corrective actions.
Maintains a high level of good housekeeping including ensuring all glassware, apparatus, and testing equipment are cleaned promptly once the analysis is complete.
Participate in internal assessment and audit as required.
Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

Diploma in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related discipline.
Minimum 2 years of experience in cosmetics, food, nutritional personal care, medical devices, or pharmaceutical quality control laboratory.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices or Good Laboratory Practices.
Candidates with exposure to Halal, ISO 17025, or ISO 22716 will be an added advantage.
Fluent in both oral and written English.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Systematic and able to work under pressure.
Mature, proactive, attention to detail, well organized, analytical thinking, and quality minded.
Meticulous and able to follow through with tasks promptly.
Able to work independently as well as in a team.

Assistant Quality Control Laboratory Analyst