Job Responsibilities :
- Oversee and manage the daily operations of the laboratory in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
- Ensure that the company's Management System is effectively implemented, maintained, and continuously improved in compliance with MS ISO / IEC 17025, GLP, GMP, and ISO 9001 QMS requirements.
- Supervise all processes under his / her scope, including laboratory testing, in-process quality control, and environmental monitoring.
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor the laboratory's inter-laboratory proficiency testing programs and validation tests (processes, personnel, and methods) as required.
- Ensure proper maintenance, calibration, and performance of all laboratory equipment, and report any deficiencies or malfunctions in a timely manner.
- Identify technical training needs, provide training on Management System, GLP requirements, and job-related competencies, and ensure personnel are adequately trained (including substitutes during staff absences).
- Conduct regular employee performance reviews and ensure compliance with laboratory safety regulations at all times.
- Monitor, record, and manage all aspects of testing activities, including quality control of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process bulk, finished products, and environmental samples.
- Identify, document, and address nonconformities and potential nonconformities, and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions are taken.
- Serve as an approved signatory for test reports and certificates of analysis.
- Maintain accurate records of laboratory activities and ensure effective documentation control.
- Undertake other related duties as assigned by the QC / QA Manager.
Job Requirements :
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field.Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Control / Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment or QC laboratory.Registration as an IKM Chemist is an advantage.Background in consumer products, preferably in the pharmaceutical or food industry.Knowledge of GMP, ISO 9001, and / or HACCP / ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 standards.Hands-on experience with analytical instruments such as ICP-MS, HPLC, FTIR, IC, etc.Proficient in ISO / IEC 17025 requirements with experience in method validation.Strong supervisory, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Effective communication, motivation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; able to work well as part of a team.Working Location : Desa Tun Razak Industrial Park Fasa 2, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur