Microbiologist (1 year contract)

Roles and Responsbilities: 

• Ensure the assigned task for raw materials, in-process, utility, base powder and finished goods samples are tested in a timely manner to meet TAT according to established test methods, technology and quality requirements to provide accurate results which include the sample compositing for both base and finished goods.
• Basic knowledge of GLP, GDP and GMP for working in laboratory to maintain the microbiology lab in good manner.
• Basic knowledge on the Root Cause Analysis to support the OOS/deviations/atypical results/invalid results investigation.
• Be able to support the Method Verification and Method Validation (when required). Support the Global Analytical Method Harmonization activities i.e. method transfer and implementation.
• Collect and analyse the routine and non-routine Environmental Monitoring samples including swab, air sampling and water Samples to make sure plant is in good hygiene condition.
• Be able to support the Environmental monitoring swab and testing if needed.
• Require to support the urgent business need by doing sampling or testing over the time or at weekend where is required.
• Basic knowledge for the laboratory instruments. Be able to do the basic equipment cleaning, maintenance and troubleshooting when needed. Understand the requirement of the instrument calibration and PM.
• Maintain current, complete, legible notebooks and laboratory records in compliance with good laboratory practices.
• Actively involved in the continuous improvement project to improve the laboratory test efficiency and productivity. 
• Maintain a good inventory of QC materials such as reagents, chemicals and consumables to support testing.
• Use GLIMS laboratory data management system effectively to manage the laboratory generated data. Be able to use GLIMS to retrieve the results to support the data trending and investigation purpose.
• Maintain housekeeping standard of laboratory, work area and equipment (e.g. practice 5S), observe safety requirements and Good Laboratory Practice in the laboratory which is compliant with company and regulatory standards.
• Proactively monitor quality trends and abnormalities and timely keep management and other departments informed of quality issues as appropriate to enable immediate corrective action

Qualifications, Skills & Experience: 

•           At least degree holder at microbiology, food science or related with 1-3 year testing experience, preferable in milk powder manufacturing industry.

•           Hands on experience on microbiological laboratory testing technology and instruments such as autoclave, Vitek, Vidas, incubator and MDS etc.