Job description
PT GOLDEN OILINDO NUSANTARA is seeking a skilled Laboratory Assistant (Supervisor) to join our team in Ogan Ilir, Sumatera Selatan. This contract position offers an outstanding opportunity to lead and optimize our laboratory operations in a dynamic environment within the oil and energy sector. The ideal candidate combines hands-on laboratory expertise with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive accurate testing and data-driven decisions. This role emphasizes mentorship and process improvement in a fast-paced setting.
As a Laboratory Assistant (Supervisor), you will oversee daily lab activities, ensure safety and compliance with SOPs, and mentor junior technicians. You will collaborate with quality control and production teams to align testing with project timelines, and you will manage calibration, instrument maintenance, and reagent inventory. Your leadership will help elevate data quality, streamline workflows, and support process improvements that add tangible value to the organization. You will also participate in method development and optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy across operations.
We offer a competitive monthly salary and the chance to advance your career in a supportive team culture that values precision, integrity, and teamwork. The role provides exposure to cross-functional projects, opportunities for on-the-job training, and a clear path toward more senior laboratory roles within a growing company. If you are a proactive leader who enjoys hands-on science and driving results, we want to hear from you.
Responsibility
- Oversee daily laboratory operations ensuring safety, accuracy, and efficiency
- Supervise sample preparation, analysis, and reporting in line with standard operating procedures
- Coordinate with quality control and production teams to meet testing timelines
- Manage calibration, maintenance, and inventory of laboratory instruments and reagents
- Train and mentor laboratory staff and interns; promote continuous learning
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental regulations and GMP/GLP practices
- Review data, validate results, and prepare clear reports for internal stakeholders
- Contribute to method development and optimization projects to improve process efficiency
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or a related field
- Proven laboratory experience with supervisory or leadership exposure
- Strong knowledge of laboratory quality control, SOPs, and documentation practices
- Proficient data analysis skills and attention to detail
- Hands-on experience with common laboratory equipment and calibration procedures
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and people management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Fluency in Indonesian; English proficiency is a plus