Analytical Lab Technician (1 Year Contract)
- Malaysia
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Works as a member of the Penang Analytical Laboratory (PAL) Team to complete all required analysis in a timely manner.
- Capable of operating analytical instruments (HPLC, GCFID/MS, Karl Fischer, Dissolution Apparatus, UV-Vis and FTIR)
- Capable of preparing buffers, mobile phase, reagents and media needed for analysis
- Provide testing evaluation of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products samples based on specifications
- Assist Chemist with the investigations into suspected analytical lab testing results i.e. OOS, OOT, atypical data etc.
- Interprets and applies department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations
- Understand and precisely follows Standard Operating Procedures, global methods, local methods and published standard or compendia methods USP, AOCS, ASTM
- Escalate to Lab management for all sample lots with test results outside specified limits
- Maintain calibration of specific laboratory equipment as outlined in the calibration procedure
- Work with Chemist to support troubleshooting activities of Analytical equipment and associated Lab software
- Assist Chemist to perform Analytical equipment qualifications, Analytical method validation/ verification activities
- Maintain standardization and replenishment of all laboratory volumetric solutions and reagents
- Assist with Lab consumables inventory management and initiate procurement when safety stock reached
- Ensure all samples no longer needed are boxed and properly identified for disposal
- Diploma in Science or higher majoring in chemistry or any other relevant scientific discipline
- Basic computer skills such as Word, Excel
- Ability to follow all methods and procedures in strict compliance with FDA cGLP guidelines
- Must be comfortable working on individual projects leading/participating in a team across various functions to deliver results on tight timelines
- Expertise and practical laboratory experience
- Preferably 1-2 years of experience with HPLC/ GCFID/MS along with other analytical instrumentation
- Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels and teams of the organization