Chemist

KL-Kepong Oleomas Sdn Bhd; Klang City, Port Klang; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

KLK OLEO is seeking a Chemistry Laboratory Analyst to support testing and release activities in a compliant environment. You will ensure methods meet ISO and DOSH requirements, manage raw materials and COA releases, and uphold safety and housekeeping standards.

The role requires a chemistry degree, 1+ year experience, and registration as a Chemist with IKM. Familiarity with GC, HPLC and NIR instruments is beneficial for surfactant analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Registered with IKM as Registered Chemist.
• Knowledge of GC, HPLC, autotitrators and NIR instruments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for laboratory testing and inspection with ISO compliance.
• Ensure test methods meet ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025.
• Approve release of incoming raw materials, packaging materials and finished products COA.
• Maintain laboratory safety, environmental controls and housekeeping.
• Support internal audit activities for ISO standards and HACCP team

Skills

Chemical principles

Laboratory techniques

Surfactant analysis instrumentation

Education

Bachelor degree in Chemistry

Tools

GC

HPLC

Autotitrators

NIR instruments

Job description

Responsible on Laboratory testing and inspection activities with compliance of ISO standard requirement

Ensuring laboratory test method with following ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

Ensuring laboratory used chemical, gas cylinder, glassware, apparatus, consumable items which shall be meeting to test method’s requirement / specification

Ensuring laboratory environmental control, safety and housekeeping program with compliance of ISO and DOSH requirement

Managing on laboratory competency performance and laboratory staff training development.

Monitoring data control and information management in system (DMS, SAP and LIMS).

Authority to approve release of incoming raw materials, packaging material and finished products COA.

Monitoring on laboratory safety and housekeeping program.

Responsible as an Internal Auditor for ISO standard

Responsible as a Competent PCQI personnel

Responsible as a Food Safety Team member with given HACCP Job Responsibility and Authority

Requirements:

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry background.

Minimum 1 year working experience in related field

Registered with IKM as Registered Chemist.

Strong knowledge of chemical principles, laboratory techniques and instrumentation for surfactant analysis

Experienced in handling GC, HPLC, autotitrators, NIR instruments

Knowledge in personal care and homecare related regulations is a plus

Candidate must be willing to work at the below address:

KLK OLEO is one of the world’s leading oleochemical producers that is committed to delivering excellence in the global marketplace. Our integrated oleochemical complexes located in key sourcing and supply markets (Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Europe) produce a wide range of high quality sustainable oleochemical products from natural renewable raw materials.

KLK OLEO is part of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (“KLK”), a leading international plantations group listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. Strategically integrated to our upstream plantations parent, KLK OLEO is able to extract synergies and focus on developing sustainable solutions and reliable supply for our customers. At KLK OLEO, sustainability is integral to our business. Being a member of the RSPO, we are committed to delivering high quality and safe products to our customers, and ensuring high traceability throughout our supply chain. KLK OLEO’s strong commitment to meet customers’ expectations underscores our solid reputation as a reliable supplier in the global market place.

KLK OLEO's production portfolio ranges from basic oleochemical products, such as fatty acids, glycerine, fatty alcohols and fatty esters, all the way down the spectrum to specialties, such as methyl ester sulphonate (MES), surfactants and phytonutrients. Our products are used in diverse end-use applications, including home & personal health care, cosmetics & toiletries, food, flavours & fragrances, lubricants, polymers and industrial chemicals. Backed by a firm belief in innovation and a strong R&D culture, the creation of new downstream businesses continues to be the cornerstone of our strategy to capitalise on the integrated value chain.

Headquartered in Malaysia, with a workforce of 3,000 people worldwide, KLK OLEO strives to develop and uphold good relationships and long term partnerships with our customers and stakeholders.

KLK OLEO is one of the world’s leading oleochemical producers that is committed to delivering excellence in the global marketplace. Our integrated oleochemical complexes located in key sourcing and supply markets (Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Europe) produce a wide range of high quality sustainable oleochemical products from natural renewable raw materials.

KLK OLEO is part of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (“KLK”), a leading international plantations group listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. Strategically integrated to our upstream plantations parent, KLK OLEO is able to extract synergies and focus on developing sustainable solutions and reliable supply for our customers. At KLK OLEO, sustainability is integral to our business. Being a member of the RSPO, we are committed to delivering high quality and safe products to our customers, and ensuring high traceability throughout our supply chain. KLK OLEO’s strong commitment to meet customers’ expectations underscores our solid reputation as a reliable supplier in the global market place.

KLK OLEO's production portfolio ranges from basic oleochemical products, such as fatty acids, glycerine, fatty alcohols and fatty esters, all the way down the spectrum to specialties, such as methyl ester sulphonate (MES), surfactants and phytonutrients. Our products are used in diverse end-use applications, including home & personal health care, cosmetics & toiletries, food, flavours & fragrances, lubricants, polymers and industrial chemicals. Backed by a firm belief in innovation and a strong R&D culture, the creation of new downstream businesses continues to be the cornerstone of our strategy to capitalise on the integrated value chain.

Headquartered in Malaysia, with a workforce of 3,000 people worldwide, KLK OLEO strives to develop and uphold good relationships and long term partnerships with our customers and stakeholders.