Lab Technician - Johor Bahru, Malaysia - Kerry

Description

As a Lab Technician at Kerry Plentong, you'll support the Quality function through various laboratory tasks. This is a permanent role with shift-based working hours: 12h shift 7-to-7 (7am-7pm and 7pm-7am); 5 + 2 shift pattern (5 working days, 1 off day, 1 rest day)

Key responsibilities

Lab Analysis and Lab Management:

Sample preparation Lab analysis, including physicochemical testing (e.g., pH, Brix, salt, etc.) and sensory evaluation

Test results entry into ERP system (SAP)

Instrument calibration (e.g., pH meter, refractometer, etc.)

Preparation of chemicals and standardization of titrants

Environmental surface swabbing (e.g., ATP swabs)

Product trial support

Manage and coordinate benchmark samples

Consumables stock monitoring and requisition

Overall management of lab orderliness and cleanliness

Qualifications and skills

A minimum of Diploma/Certificate in any science discipline

Fresh graduate or minimum 2-year experience in analytical laboratory in food or relevant industry.

Basic knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles eg HACCP, GMP.

Ability to form strong and effective working relationship with QA and other technical disciplines.

Ability in communication skill either in verbal and written form (Malay and English).

Basic understanding problem solving / trouble shooting skills.

Basic competency on computer program/ software such as Microsoft word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.