Elite Advanced Materials Hiring! Full Time Senior QC Chemist in Selangor, Earn up to MYR 3,500 - Ricebowl

Elite Advanced Materials Sdn. Bhd. (EAM)

About Us

Elite Advanced Materials (EAM) is a science driven chemical manufacturer specialising in high purity solvents, specialty chemicals, medical and diagnostic reagents, cleaning and disinfection technologies, and advanced manufacturing solutions.

We serve pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics, food, laboratory, and industrial customers across Asia with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and regulatory compliance.

We are looking for an experienced Senior QC Chemist to strengthen our Quality Control team and support our continued growth.

Position Summary

The Senior QC Chemist is responsible for ensuring that raw materials, in process products, and finished products consistently meet quality standards.

This role combines laboratory analysis, quality system management, technical problem solving, instrument management, and team leadership. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining ISO compliant laboratory operations while driving continual improvement across the quality function.

Key ResponsibilitiesLaboratory Operations

• Perform and review chemical analysis of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
• Review analytical data and ensure compliance with approved specifications.
• Approve or reject materials based on established quality requirements.
• Conduct routine production quality inspections (AQL).
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis (COA), analytical reports and technical reports.
• Ensure all laboratory work complies with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

Analytical Instrumentation

Operate, troubleshoot and maintain laboratory instruments including:

• FTIR
• UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
• GC / GC-FID
• Karl Fischer Titrator
• pH Meter
• Conductivity Meter
• Density Meter
• Refractometer
• Moisture Analysis Equipment
• Other analytical instruments as required

Coordinate calibration, preventive maintenance and verification of laboratory equipment.

Quality Management System

Support and maintain the company's Quality Management System, including:

• ISO 9001
• ISO 14001
• ISO/IEC 17025
• ISO 13485 (where applicable)
• GMP
• HACCP
• Halal Assurance System (HAS)

Responsibilities include:

• Internal audits
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Root Cause Analysis
• Change Control
• Risk Assessment
• Documentation control
• SOP development and revision

Investigation & Continuous Improvement

• Lead investigations into Out of Specification (OOS) and Out of Trend (OOT) results.
• Investigate customer complaints and quality incidents.
• Support production during process deviations.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory efficiency and analytical methods.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within QC.

Team Leadership

• Supervise QC Chemists and Laboratory Technicians.
• Train and mentor new laboratory personnel.
• Review work performed by junior chemists.
• Support competency development within the laboratory.

Inventory & Laboratory Management

• Monitor laboratory chemical inventory.
• Manage laboratory consumables.
• Ensure laboratory housekeeping and safety compliance.
• Support laboratory budgeting and purchasing activities.

Qualification & ExperienceEducation

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in Quality Control within chemical, pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics or related manufacturing industries.
• Experience working under ISO quality systems.
• Experience supervising laboratory personnel is preferred.

Technical Skills

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following are encouraged to apply:

• Wet chemistry
• Instrumental analysis
• Analytical method validation
• FTIR
• GC
• UV-Vis
• Karl Fischer
• Laboratory troubleshooting
• Data interpretation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Statistical Process Control
• CAPA
• Internal auditing
• Technical report writing

Experience with LIMS, ERP systems or Microsoft Power BI will be an added advantage.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• Hands on and practical in laboratory work
• Able to solve technical problems independently
• Strong in documentation and report writing
• Organised and systematic
• Good communicator with leadership capability
• Able to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Committed to quality and continuous improvement

Authority

The Senior QC Chemist has the authority to:

• Place raw materials, intermediates or finished products on quality hold.
• Recommend release or rejection of products according to approved procedures.
• Stop testing or production activities where quality risks are identified.
• Initiate investigations into quality issues.
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Supervise QC laboratory personnel.
• Liaise directly with suppliers and customers on technical quality matters.
• Approve laboratory documentation within delegated authority.

Why Join EAM?

• Work with advanced analytical technologies and modern laboratory equipment.
• Exposure to pharmaceutical, medical, diagnostics and specialty chemical industries.
• Opportunity to work on innovative R&D and manufacturing projects.
• Continuous learning and career development.
• Collaborative and science driven working environment.
• Attractive remuneration based on experience.

Pay: RM2,800.00 - RM3,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Work Location: In person