Chief Science Officer

Spin Eight Nano Technologies; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials science company in Malaysia is seeking a Chief Scientist Officer (CSO) to advance its graphene and advanced materials initiatives. This role involves leading research from lab to scale-up, ensuring alignment with market objectives. Candidates should possess advanced degrees with significant experience in R&D and a strong background in materials. This is a hands-on position suited for leaders in startup environments, fostering innovation and scientific rigor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD qualification in a relevant scientific field.
• 2-5 years applied R&D experience with a PhD, or 5-10 years without.
• Strong experience in graphene and advanced materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead graphene and advanced materials research and development.
• Define scientific roadmap aligning with commercial objectives.
• Mentor technical team members and foster innovation.

Skills

Graphene research

Advanced materials expertise

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics

Job description

Role Description

We are seeking a Chief Scientist Officer (CSO) to lead the scientific and technical direction of our graphene and advanced materials initiatives, spanning research, development, validation, and scale-up readiness.

The CSO will be responsible for translating scientific concepts into robust, reproducible, and scalable technologies, working closely with engineering, operations, and management teams. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role, suited to a scientific leader who is comfortable operating in a startup-to-growth environment and bridging the gap between laboratory research and real-world applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee graphene and advanced materials research and applied development, particularly across midstream and downstream activities
• Define and execute the scientific roadmap, ensuring alignment with operational, commercial, and market objectives
• Design, review, and validate experimental methodologies, material characterisation, and performance metrics
• Ensure scientific results are repeatable, defensible, and scalable, supporting transition from laboratory work to pilot and production readiness
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to support technology transfer, process validation, and scale-up
• Establish and maintain scientific standards, protocols, and documentation to ensure technical quality and integrity
• Provide scientific input to support regulatory readiness, licensing considerations, and compliance requirements related to materials production and scale-up
• Review and endorse technical reports, experimental results, and scientific documentation for internal and external stakeholders
• Represent the company on scientific and technical matters, including engagements with partners, collaborators, and relevant external bodies where required
• Mentor and guide technical team members, fostering a culture of scientific rigor, innovation, and accountability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field
• Strong background in graphene, advanced materials, or nanomaterials research and applications
• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in applied R&D, scale-up, pilot studies, or industrial translation with a PhD
• 5-10 years of hands-on experience in applied R&D, scale-up, pilot studies, or industrial translation without a PhD
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate experimental data into actionable technical decisions
• Experience preparing scientific reports, technical documentation, and presentations
• Familiarity with regulatory, safety, or compliance considerations related to materials production or scale-up is an advantage
• Comfortable operating in a startup-to-growth environment with high ownership, adaptability, and accountability
• This role suits candidates who thrive in startup environments and who can refine, validate, and prepare technologies for scale-up and real-world deployment.

🔗 Interested applicants may learn more at https://9gs.co