Chemistry Lab Intern: Product Development & Data

PPG Industries; Selangor; On-site; MYR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries in Malaysia invites a Technical Intern to organize and conduct experimental work, support chemists with conclusions, and contribute to new or improved product formulations under supervisor guidance.

The role focuses on performing experiments, documenting results, maintaining lab equipment and safety practices, and providing technical support to sales and production teams. Suitable for a full-time student pursuing science-related degrees for at least 6 months.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong interest in laboratory work, product development, and testing activities.
• Basic understanding of laboratory practices, data recording, and safety procedures.
• Ability to document experimental results and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) practices is an added advantage.
• Available for a full-time internship of at least 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Follow directions and execute assigned experimentation with some involvement from supervisor.
• Logically organize a series of tasks to complete assigned experiment.
• Record experimental output in a condensed, tabulated or graphic form to concisely communicate results and trends.
• Provide technical support to other functions under guidance from supervisor.
• Keep lab supplied, maintain basic equipment, and ensure calibration.
• Understand and practice EHS processes in the working environment.
• Organize and draw conclusions from lab experiments with supervisors.
• Fully record all experimental work in lab notebooks and databases.
• Assist sales and production with lab support and contribute to product development ideas.
• Support ideas for lab work involving new product development and process improvements.

Skills

Laboratory work

Data recording

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science

Diploma in related science field

Job description

PPG Industries in Malaysia invites a Technical Intern to organize and conduct experimental work, support chemists with conclusions, and contribute to new or improved product formulations under supervisor guidance.

The role focuses on performing experiments, documenting results, maintaining lab equipment and safety practices, and providing technical support to sales and production teams. Suitable for a full-time student pursuing science-related degrees for at least 6 months.