R&D Specialist / Chemist (Surabaya Branch)

PT Polychemie Asia Pacific Permai; Surabaya ꦱꦸꦫꦧꦪ; On-site; IDR 133,920,000 - 234,360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance support

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

PT Polychemie Asia Pacific Permai is seeking a full‑time R&D Specialist / Chemist to join our Surabaya Branch, East Java. You will drive chemical formulation innovation, test raw materials, and prepare product samples to meet customer specifications across East Java.

You will collaborate with Technical Service, Sales and QC teams, maintain thorough documentation, and contribute to scale‑up trials from lab to commercial application.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer/Materials Science).
• Experience in R&D, chemical formulation, or product development preferred.
• Knowledge of adhesives, polymers, or specialty chemicals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify and develop new chemical formulations (adhesives, polymers, specialty chemicals).
• Assist in raw material testing, evaluation and ensure quality and compliance.
• Conduct physical, chemical and performance testing on samples and finished products.
• Prepare product samples for laboratory testing, trials and customer demonstrations.
• Assist in handling technical customer complaints with data analysis and solutions.
• Support scale-up and plant/customer trials from lab to commercial application.
• Perform competitive analyses and benchmarking to maintain regional competitiveness.
• Collaborate with Technical Service, Sales and Quality Control teams to troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain documentation, SOPs and Technical Data Sheets.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Lab instruments

Analytical skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Engineering/Polymer

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join PT Polychemie Asia Pacific Permai as a full-time R&D Specialist / Chemist based in our Surabaya Branch, East Java. In this role, you will be responsible for driving innovation in chemical formulation, improving existing products, conducting raw material testing, and creating product samples to deliver tailored adhesive and polymer solutions that meet our customers' technical specifications and industry standards across East Java and surrounding areas.

Key responsibilities

Designing, modifying, and developing new chemical formulations (adhesives, polymers, and specialty chemicals) based on market demands and customer specifications

Assisting in raw material testing and evaluation to ensure quality, performance, and compliance standards

Conducting physical, chemical, and performance testing on experimental samples and finished products

Preparing and creating accurate product samples for laboratory testing, trials, and customer demonstrations

Assisting in managing technical customer complaints by gathering relevant data, analyzing sample failures, and providing timely technical solutions

Assisting in the scale-up process and plant/customer trials from laboratory formulations to commercial application

Performing competitive product analyses and technical benchmarking to maintain market competitiveness in the region

Collaborating with internal Technical Service, Sales, and Quality Control teams at the Surabaya branch to troubleshoot application issues

Maintaining accurate documentation of research data, test reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and Technical Data Sheets (TDS)

About you

Bachelor’s degree (S1) in any discipline (preferably in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pure Chemistry, or Polymer/Materials Science)

Minimum of 2 years of proven working experience in R&D, chemical formulation, or product development (preferably with hands‑on experience in solvent‑based products, adhesives, polymers, or specialty chemicals)

Strong technical understanding of polymerization reactions, adhesive properties (water‑based, solvent‑based, or hot melt), and chemical additives

Proficient in operating laboratory instruments, analytical tools, raw material evaluation, and sample preparation

Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills to handle technical customer inquiries and product complaints effectively

Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and laboratory safety (K3) standards

A collaborative, self‑motivated, and result‑oriented mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Currently residing in or willing to be stationed at our Surabaya Branch, East Java

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Support work-life balance
• A collaborative and supportive work environment

PT Polychemie Asia Pacific Permai (Polychemie) is an Indonesia-based, family business, which has over 40 years of experience in manufacturing adhesives, polymer-based products and Specialty Chemical.

Solutions From Polychemie can be found in many objects that are manufactured, which touch our lives everyday: Book and Magazines, Computers, Automotives, Electronics, furniture, textiles, packaging and many more.

Polychemie understands that customers want a company that is reliable and understand their needs, and also has the resources to meet them.

PT Polychemie Asia Pacific Permai (Polychemie) is an Indonesia-based, family business, which has over 40 years of experience in manufacturing adhesives, polymer-based products and Specialty Chemical.

Solutions From Polychemie can be found in many objects that are manufactured, which touch our lives everyday: Book and Magazines, Computers, Automotives, Electronics, furniture, textiles, packaging and many more.

Polychemie understands that customers want a company that is reliable and understand their needs, and also has the resources to meet them.

PT Polychemie Asia Pacific Permai (Polychemie) is an Indonesia-based, family business, which has over 40 years of experience in manufacturing adhesives, polymer-based products and Specialty Chemical.

Solutions From Polychemie can be found in many objects that are manufactured, which touch our lives everyday: Book and Magazines, Computers, Automotives, Electronics, furniture, textiles, packaging and many more.

Polychemie understands that customers want a company that is reliable and understand their needs, and also has the resources to meet them.