Microbiologist

**Position Snapshot**:
Location: Shah Alam, Selangor
Company: Nestlé Malaysia

Microbiologist

**Position Summary**:
Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment - passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestle career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out, as long as you seek it. With Nestle, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals, but also as people.

We are looking for a Microbiologist, who will be involved in organizing and managing the operation for the laboratory in all aspects of analytical related activities.

The incumbent will also be involved in developing and maintaining an effective laboratory workforce by constantly improving the work methods and analytical competence of the workforce.

**A day in the life of...**:
Ensure implementation and continuously review of the Management system as per the NQAC Quality Manual to maintain required quality standards.

Assures reliability of analytical results and evaluates accuracy and precision of the analytical results. Plan, implement, evaluate and review analytical method performance to ensure the lab capability is meeting the expectation.

Establishes, implements and reviews the equipment maintenance and calibration plan to ensure the analytical instruments are maintained in good working condition. Responsible to ensure that all ICP checks are executed well, and that checks can lead to early warning or detection of deviations.

Responsible for the validation, establishment, modification and implementation of new or existing equipment / methods in the microbiology laboratory and have a good understanding of equipments/methods used

Establishes and review daily work plan of the laboratory activities to ensure samples are analyzed on time and analytical results are meeting the deadline agreed on.

Ensure good inventory control on stock and supply of reagents and materials needed for the analysis.

Establishes in collaboration with the Manager, NQAC on the training program for the subordinates to ensure staff competency and development.

Leads and guides the team on occupational health and safety; and environmental practices. Identifying and resolving potential laboratory chemical and biological safety hazards and environmental issue involved with regards to the handling of chemicals/medias/cultures, performing test in the laboratory.

**What will make you successful**:
Degree in a Scientific Discipline (Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Food Science/ Food Tech)