Laboratory Testing Specialist

At QIMA, we’re on a mission to help our clients make products consumers can trust.

Working with over 30,000 global brands, retailers, manufacturers and food growers, we are on the ground wherever products are made. We help businesses secure every step of their supply chain with quality inspections, supplier audits, certifications, and lab testing, all powered by our intelligent digital platform.

Our team of 5,000 QIMers (and counting) across 40 offices and laboratories, are united in our shared passion for innovation and integrity, and guided by our QIMA values in the decisions we make every day. We believe in the work we do, and in making a positive difference in the world. Does this sound like something you’d like to be a part of?

Our Consumer Goods Division is dedicated to helping brands, retailers and manufacturers worldwide deliver safe, quality and ethically made products to their consumers. Every day at work, our inspectors, auditors, and lab techs use their expertise to help safeguard the products you use every day in your home: from clothes and footwear to toys and baby products, to electronics, appliances, and furniture.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform routine microbiological testing to ensure accurate and reliable results;
• Participate in the setup of the microbiology laboratory, including selection, installation, validation, and maintenance of instruments and equipment;
• Participate in the development, validation, and optimization of microbiological testing methods;
• Assist the laboratory in obtaining ISO 17025 accreditation and support CMA/CNAS-related certification work;
• Perform microbiological testing on consumer products and antimicrobial effectiveness testing (including but not limited to USP 51/61/62) in accordance with SOPs and relevant standards;
• Prepare test reports and ensure complete and standardized data records;
• Manage laboratory hygiene, strain preservation, and reagent/consumables inventory;
• Assist in providing technical training and guidance to internal staff;
• Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Science, or a related field;
• At least 2 years of microbiological testing experience in a third-party testing laboratory or related industry;
• Familiar with standard microbiological testing methods and aseptic techniques;
• Experience in consumer product microbiological testing and antimicrobial effectiveness testing (including but not limited to USP 51/61/62) is preferred;
• Knowledge of CMA, CNAS, and other laboratory accreditation requirements is preferred;
• Good data handling skills and a rigorous work attitude;
• Strong team spirit, proactive, and responsible;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure, with good problem-solving skills;
• Good command of both Chinese and English (able to read English standards and write reports in English).