Senior Microbiologist

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Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will leave your mark... in shaping a world of Trust.

Responsibilities

• Create schedule and assign daily duties for Micro Lab Analysts
• Train new employees on Micro Lab policies and procedures
• Manage consumable inventory system.
• Manage and facilitate Preventative Maintenance and Calibration Programs
• Manage Consumable Inventory System, Audit Activities, Calibration Program, and Preventative Maintenance Program
• Implementation of new processes, verifications, and validation of effectiveness
• Manage daily compliance of ISO 17025 standards.
• Method development and implementation – conduct studies, work with third party vendors
• Coordinate audit activities for Micro Lab (pre-audit, during audit, and post audit)
• Facilitate proficiency testing.
• Ensure all microbiological methods meet compliance requirements.
• Responsible for Good Laboratory Practices, including equipment monitoring and calibration as well as media preparation and biohazard disposal.
• Evaluate, develop, implement, and maintain microbiological testing procedures and programs; secure all appropriate documentation and/or follow-up as required; maintain internal control protocols by record keeping, troubleshooting, and escalation of known issues.
• Perform microbiological testing in the laboratory and work to develop new microbiological assays for in-house testing.
• Interpret microbiological data generated both internally and by third party testing facilities; report data and trends and initiate appropriate follow-up actions.
• Troubleshoot all testing/sampling abnormalities to ensure proper results are reported; initiate proper guidelines for corrective/preventative action immediately.
• Investigate product holds for microbiological reasons and make recommendations for appropriate actions based on scientific findings and/or company.
• Perform daily plant/lab inspections and manage the facilities environmental testing program; analyze results to ensure a microbiologically sound environment for production.

Qualifications

1. The candidate must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related field.
2. A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in managing commercial laboratories
3. Thorough knowledge of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard and good knowledge of microbiology and nucleic acid testing.
4. Must be a registered signatory with Majlis Juruanalisis Makanan Malaysia (MJMM).
5. Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and compliance standards.
6. Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.

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