Coatings Applications Scientist – Lab & Customer Support

Synthomer; Kulai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discretionary global bonus

LTIP

Company car / car allowance

Healthcare

Parental leave

Flexible working options

Learning & development

Wellbeing support

Retirement / pension

Culture of Inclusion

Global rewards & recognition

Job summary

Synthomer is seeking an Application Test Support specialist to back the Coatings Business in Asia, based in Malaysia. You will lead coating applications from bench-top testing to field readiness, collaborating with stakeholders to meet CCS goals.

You will ensure SHE and QMS compliance, develop new methods, support lab operations, training, and maintain calibration. This role offers development within a global, inclusive environment and access to Synthomer University resources.

Qualifications

• No specific degree requirements stated.

Responsibilities

• Lead coating applications, from planning and bench-top testing to support business needs with stakeholders.
• Conduct benchmarking studies and assist customer support.
• Investigate market or customer complaints.
• Assist internal operations evaluation for process improvement, cost saving, regulatory, and transfers.
• Develop new methods.
• Align lab activities with CCS Asia coatings strategy.
• Support lab operations including ISO representative tasks and material replenishment.
• Provide training when required (customer/distributor training with demos).
• Ensure SHE compliance with internal, contractual and legal requirements.
• Develop and maintain personal technical expertise.

Job description

Synthomer is seeking an Application Test Support specialist to back the Coatings Business in Asia, based in Malaysia. You will lead coating applications from bench-top testing to field readiness, collaborating with stakeholders to meet CCS goals.

You will ensure SHE and QMS compliance, develop new methods, support lab operations, training, and maintain calibration. This role offers development within a global, inclusive environment and access to Synthomer University resources.