Polymer Lab Testing Engineer — QC, R&D & Process Insight

Everlantern; Batu Gajah; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Lab Testing Engineer to evaluate raw materials, in-process samples, and finished resins ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance. You will bridge QC, process engineering, and R&D support using standardized testing protocols (ASTM/ISO).

You will execute diverse tests, interpret data, issue COAs, and maintain equipment while leading root-cause investigations and SOP updates in a fast-paced plastics manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemistry.
• 2-5 years in a quality testing laboratory within plastics/resin/polymer industry.
• Familiarity with applicable testing standards (e.g., ASTM/ISO).
• Experience with LIMS, ERP (SAP), and statistical software (Minitab, Excel).
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous record-keeping in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Execute physical, mechanical, thermal, and rheological testing on resins and compounds.
• Interpret test data to release batches and generate COAs; quarantine out-of-spec materials.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot analytical equipment (MFI, DSC, FTIR, UTM).
• Lead root-cause investigations for quality non-conformances with production teams.
• Update and validate SOPs in line with ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
• Assist R&D with resin formulation trials and benchmarking.
• Monitor SPC trends to detect resin quality degradation early.
• Enforce chemical safety, hazardous waste disposal, and PPE compliance.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Meticulous record-keeping

Quality-focused

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

SAP

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Lab Testing Engineer to evaluate raw materials, in-process samples, and finished resins ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance. You will bridge QC, process engineering, and R&D support using standardized testing protocols (ASTM/ISO).

You will execute diverse tests, interpret data, issue COAs, and maintain equipment while leading root-cause investigations and SOP updates in a fast-paced plastics manufacturing setting.