Chemist

Responsibilities:

1. Attends and prepares departmental meetings as directed.
2. Ensures instruments and equipment are being maintained appropriately and assesses new instruments.
3. Identifies problems and recommends solutions (technical, procedural, quality, safety & human), to management.
4. Provides technical expertise to staff through training and mentoring.
5. Coordinates laboratory projects.
6. Develops SOP’s and general work instructions.
7. Prioritizes daily workload to accommodate daily rushes and specialty analysis for self and staff.
8. Provides feedback to supervisor/manager on staff performance.
9. Assumes a leading role in the planning and implementation of any procedural or equipment validation.
10. Performs method and/or data validation.
11. Performs more complex sample preparation and analyses.
12. Understands analysis procedures and problem solves issues.
13. Suggests and helps to implement production efficiencies.
14. Attends onsite client meetings and meetings with vendors as required.
15. Recommends solutions (technical/staffing), which will make the lab more effective and competitive.
16. Acts as a positive change agent in supporting BV’s new initiatives (operational and cultural).
17. Maintains training records and relevant qualifications.
18. Ensures a high level of accuracy in sample prep and analysis.
19. Reviews LIMS summary reports to prioritize daily workload for self and junior staff.
20. Provides input to corrective action procedures or may be assigned to perform the corrective action.
21. Participates in developing SOP’s and general work instructions.
22. Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) when conducting following work:
    1. Performs sample preparation and procedures prior to analyses.
    2. Performs some basic testing procedures.
23. Identifies any non-routine samples and seeks guidance on procedures for handling.
24. Proactively orders supplies and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
25. Meets quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensures samples are analyzed within holding time requirements.
26. Identifies and communicates non-conformances to Supervisor.
27. Employs proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabelling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials.
28. Adheres to BV Code of Ethics Policy.
29. Supports and complies with all BV policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program.
30. Participates, when requested in lab and Health & Safety meetings.
31. Keeps work area clean, neat, and organized.
32. Provides general lab support to other departments as required.
33. Perform all other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE

Education & Experience:

1. Degree in Chemistry, or related work experience. Experience working in a lab is an advantage.

Language:

1. Fluent in Malay and English. Fluency in Chinese language is an advantage.

Computer:

1. Computer literate.
2. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel & Powerpoint)

Others:

1. Good communication and inter-personal skills

KPIs:

Health & Safety:

1. Comply with Cardinal Safety Rules at all times.
2. Full compliance to BVB QHSE Management System

Environment:

1. Zero Environmental Impact