Lab Technician II R4

H.B. Fuller Adhesives Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; George Town; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller Adhesives Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a hands-on Technician III for our lab in Penang.

The role focuses on preparing and conducting laboratory tests, handling samples, and supporting R&D activities in Hot Melt chemistry. You will manage inventory and maintain equipment, contributing to a clean, compliant laboratory environment. The position emphasizes timely, accurate work with minimal supervision and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct laboratory testing and experimental samples.
• Prepare and trial samples in the HB Fuller technology line of Hot Melt chemistry.
• Secure raw materials, prepare samples, and measure properties to test performance.
• Maintain test equipment and ensure a clean lab environment through 5S practices.

Job description

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Primary Duties :

This individual will be responsible for preparing, conducting laboratory testing, experiment samples, trial samples preparation in the HB Fuller technology line of Hot Melt chemistry. This would include securing raw materials, preparing samples, measuring physical properties and testing performance properties and running R&D laboratory equipment. This is a highly hands-on, lab bench work position. Responsibility also includes maintaining and ensuring test equipment is in good order.

In addition, Technician III must manage the inventory of raw materials, standard substrates and finished products. Also required to keep clean lab environment through 5S practices in place. Also required to generate SOP for tests and equipment operation within their responsibility.

Technician III must be able to perform complex, simultaneous laboratory tasks and procedures accurately, and in a timely fashion. They must demonstrate ability to communicate well with fellow employees, suppliers and customers and must have the ability to take a problem in its most basic form and reach a satisfactory conclusion with little supervision. They must possess the ability to be flexible and to quickly reprioritize and organize daily work based on changing business needs.

Technician III shall fulfill responsibilities as required by the Planview, Quality Management System, Safety Practices, and SOPs for the site, laboratory and technical center.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.