Laboratory Specialist – Polymer Testing & Quality

G.B. Industries; Seremban; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

G.B. Industries is seeking a Laboratory Junior Executive to support laboratory operations, testing activities, quality assurance, and technical investigations at our Chembong and Sendayan plants.

The role collaborates with R&D, Production, Quality and Procurement teams to ensure reliable test results and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have hands-on laboratory experience, strong analytical abilities and a good understanding of rubber, latex, polymer or manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in polymer science, chemistry, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant laboratory experience, preferably within the rubber, latex, polymer, glove or manufacturing industry.
• Strong hands-on experience in laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process compounds and finished products.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in: Chemical analysis (pH, viscosity, density, purity, particle size) and Latex colloidal properties (TSC, viscosity, pH, MST, coagulum).
• Experience in laboratory method validation/verification, equipment calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 4501 or similar Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee laboratory testing of incoming raw materials, in-process compounds and finished products in accordance with internal specifications and applicable international standards.
• Conduct and interpret chemical, latex colloidal and physical property testing, including pH, viscosity, density, purity, particle size, tensile strength and other tests.
• Analyze laboratory results, identify trends and deviations, investigate root causes, and provide sound technical recommendations for process and product improvement.
• Support R&D activities, raw material evaluations, production trials, troubleshooting and new product development.
• Ensure laboratory test methods are properly implemented, including method validation/verification, equipment calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate with external accredited laboratories for third-party testing and evaluate test reports for compliance and technical suitability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Excel

Statistical analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Polymer Science, Chemistry, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

G.B. Industries is seeking a Laboratory Junior Executive to support laboratory operations, testing activities, quality assurance, and technical investigations at our Chembong and Sendayan plants.

The role collaborates with R&D, Production, Quality and Procurement teams to ensure reliable test results and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have hands-on laboratory experience, strong analytical abilities and a good understanding of rubber, latex, polymer or manufacturing processes.