Lab Analyst – Plating & Surface Treatment

Hirehub Group; Kulai; On-site; MYR 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirehub Group is seeking a Laboratory Analyst in Senai, Johor to perform routine chemical, physical, and metallurgical testing for surface treatment manufacturing. The role ensures plating baths, anodizing lines, wastewater processes, and finished products meet specifications and quality standards.

You will monitor process stability, support corrective actions, and assist in failure analyses. Diploma/BSc in chemistry or related field is required; 1–3 years experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Applied Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or Manufacturing Technology.
• 1–3 years laboratory experience preferred, fresh graduates encouraged.
• Experience in surface treatment manufacturing or precision engineering is preferred.
• Familiar with basic SPC, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, Control Charts, inspection techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory analysis of plating solutions, anodizing baths, chemical conversion coating baths, acid and alkaline cleaners, etching solutions, rinse water systems, wastewater treatment chemicals, and incoming chemicals and raw materials.
• Conduct testing including pH, conductivity, titration, metal and acid concentration analyses, alkalinity, chloride, contamination testing, and specific gravity.
• Monitor and analyze process parameters for electroplating, nickel plating, anodizing, and passivation processes.
• Conduct quality verification activities including coating thickness testing, visual inspection, surface finish evaluation, adhesion testing support, salt spray, humidity, immersion and microscopic examination.
• Collect samples according to sampling plans, label and store properly, maintain traceability, record data, and prepare worksheets and reports.
• Operate laboratory instruments such as pH meter, conductivity meter, analytical balance, spectrophotometer, XRF, salt spray chamber, and ovens.
• Maintain laboratory records including test reports, analysis results, chemical consumption, calibration, inventory, and daily logs.
• Support Laboratory and Quality Engineers by performing additional testing, assisting failure analyses, and supporting corrective actions.
• Follow safety procedures, wear PPE, handle chemicals per SDS, report unsafe conditions, and comply with environmental regulations.
• Participate in 5S, lean improvement, and waste reduction projects.

Skills

SPC

5 Why Analysis

Fishbone Diagram

Control Charts

Inspection techniques

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Hirehub Group is seeking a Laboratory Analyst in Senai, Johor to perform routine chemical, physical, and metallurgical testing for surface treatment manufacturing. The role ensures plating baths, anodizing lines, wastewater processes, and finished products meet specifications and quality standards.

You will monitor process stability, support corrective actions, and assist in failure analyses. Diploma/BSc in chemistry or related field is required; 1–3 years experience preferred.