Lab Technician

Sika AG; Kulai; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction materials company is seeking a Quality Control Tester in Johor, Malaysia. The role involves performing QC testing, maintaining quality records, and ensuring compliance with Sika quality standards. Candidates should have at least one year of laboratory experience, be self-motivated, and possess good communication skills in English or Bahasa Malaysia. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. This position supports a 24-hour production shift and involves teamwork and problem-solving within the QC team.

Qualifications

• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Good communication skill in English or Bahasa Malaysia.
• High personal safety standards.
• Experience in Laboratory at least 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine QC testing on raw materials and finished products.
• Record and maintain accurate test results and quality records.
• Ensure adherence to Sika quality systems and safety protocols.
• Assist production/QC teams in resolving quality issues.

Skills

Quality Control Testing

Good communication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Laboratory experience

Job description

Sika was first established in Malaysia in 1989 and full operations commenced in 1991 through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sika Kimia Sdn Bhd, with the completion of its local head office and production plant in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. Since then, the company has gained a leading position in the country with the acceptance and endorsement of its products for construction and industrial applications by local and international proponents.

In the Construction sector, our business activities cover the full spectrum of project types ranging from infrastructural development to buildings, from institutional facilities to manufacturing plants. We service our direct customers – concrete producers, contractors and distributors – and stay close to them through our central sales & marketing office in Petaling Jaya and a network of sales offices in Penang, Johor Bahru, Kuantan, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu. In 2014 our presence in the Malaysian construction continued to grow when our Ipoh Plant was built and running to meet customer demands.

In Malaysia, our Industry Division is the clear market leader in the automotive glass replacement sector (AGR) and the “Sikaflex” brand is instantly recognized as a mark for quality, reliability and performance. In the automotive OEM sector, we are the approved supplier to top German car markets such as Mercedes Benz and BMW. Meanwhile, Sika leads the field in total bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protection solutions for bus, truck and rail vehicle manufacturing, and for the assembly of appliances, industrial equipment and building components.

Sika Kimia Sdn Bhd currently employs more than 340 people in Sales & Marketing, Technical Service, Finance, HR & Administration, Laboratory, Production, Purchasing, Customer Service and Warehouse.

Job Description

To carry out QC testing by ensuring the quality of product released to customers is complying with QC Specification. Ensure continuity to support production shift of 24 hours.

1. Quality Control Testing

• Perform routine QC testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products
• Testing of products to specification within production priorities and deadlines
• Perform adjustment of batches to within specification following instructions from superior
• Notify abnormal/out of specification test results to direct superior
• Assistance to production upon request
• Support / Manage retain samples as per instructions from superior
• Use laboratory instruments in compliance with ASTM/ISO/EN standards.

2. Documentation & Reporting

• Record and maintain accurate test results and quality records.
• Report any non-conformance to superior

3. Compliance to Sika Standards

• Ensure adherence to Sika quality systems, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety protocols.

4. Troubleshooting & Support

• Assist production/QC teams in resolving quality issues during manufacturing.
• Maintain cleanliness and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Manage stock levels of reagents, lab supplies, and chemicals.
• Support calibration of equipment if required.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the laboratory and QC office area

6. Others

• Any other tasks assigned by superior from time to time

Qualifications

Additional Information

• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Good communication skill in English or Bahasa Malaysia
• High personal safety standards.
• Experience in Laboratory at least 1 year, experience in same industry will be an advantage. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.