Lab Analyst - Surface Treatment & Plating QC

Hirehub Management Sdn. Bhd.; Kulai; On-site; MYR 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirehub Management Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join its Senai, Johor site.

The role focuses on routine chemical, physical, and metallurgical testing to support surface treatment manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and quality standards. You will monitor process stability, collect and analyze samples, and operate pH meters, conductivity meters, spectrophotometers, and XRF equipment.

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
• Experience in surface treatment manufacturing / precision engineering industry is preferred
• Experience in chemical analytical laboratories is preferred
• Fresh graduates with relevant laboratory internship experience encouraged to apply
• 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 analysis, conductivity testing, titration analysis, metal concentration analysis, acid concentration analysis, alkalinity analysis, chloride analysis, chemical contamination testing, and specific gravity measurements
• Monitor and analyze process parameters for electroplating, nickel plating, electroless nickel plating, zinc plating, tin plating, precious metal plating, anodizing, chemical conversion coating, passivation processes, and precision cleaning processes
• Conduct quality verification activities including coating thickness testing, visual inspection, surface finish evaluation, adhesion testing support, salt spray testing, humidity testing, immersion testing, microscopic examination, and surface defect analysis
• Collect samples according to established sampling plans, label and store samples properly, maintain sample traceability records, record analytical data accurately, and prepare laboratory worksheets and reports
• Operate laboratory instruments including pH meter, conductivity meter, analytical balance, spectrophotometer, XRF thickness measurement equipment, salt spray chamber, drying ovens, and laboratory glassware
• Maintain laboratory records including test reports, analysis results, chemical consumption records, calibration records, chemical inventory, inspection reports, and daily laboratory logs
• Support Laboratory Engineers and Quality Engineers by performing additional testing, assisting in failure analysis investigations, retesting suspect samples, collecting process data, and supporting corrective action activities
• Follow laboratory safety procedures at all times, wear appropriate PPE, handle chemicals safely according to SDS requirements, report unsafe conditions immediately, and comply with environmental regulations and waste disposal procedures
• Participate in 5S activities, lean improvement projects, laboratory efficiency improvements, waste reduction initiatives, and process capability improvement projects

Skills

MS Excel

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's in Chemistry or related field

Tools

pH meter

Conductivity meter

Spectrophotometer

XRF thickness

Job description

Hirehub Management Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join its Senai, Johor site.

The role focuses on routine chemical, physical, and metallurgical testing to support surface treatment manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and quality standards. You will monitor process stability, collect and analyze samples, and operate pH meters, conductivity meters, spectrophotometers, and XRF equipment.