QA- Senior Chemist

Penchem Technologies Sdn Bhd; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Penchem Technologies Sdn Bhd is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to support external testing requests and coordinate samples, schedules and results. You will perform DSC, TGA, DMA, and TMA analyses and interpret data to support material evaluation and troubleshooting.

The candidate will ensure documentation, GLP compliance, and quality control for materials across raw, in-process, and finished products, reporting findings to internal teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years laboratory experience, preferably in a third‑party lab.
• Hands‑on experience with thermal analysis instruments: DSC, TGA, DMA, TMA.
• Knowledge of material characterization, thermal properties, Tg, CTE, decomposition temp, viscoelastic properties.
• Ability to interpret thermal analysis data and prepare technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Support external laboratory testing requests and coordinate samples, testing schedules, and result reporting.
• Ensure all testing activities are documented and compliant with GLP and quality systems.
• Perform quality control testing for raw materials, in-process, and finished products.
• Review QC results, identify abnormalities, and report non-conformances.
• Communicate findings to cross‑functional teams and customers as needed.

Skills

Thermal analysis

DSC

TGA

DMA

TMA

Materials characterization

Data interpretation

Technical reporting

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related

Tools

DSC

TGA

DMA

TMA

Job description

• Support external laboratory testing requests from customers using available analytical and testing instruments in Penchem.
• Coordinate sample submission, testing schedule, and result reporting for customer-requested evaluations.
• Perform testing and analysis according to established test methods and customer requirements.
• Provide technical support and test data interpretation to internal teams and customers when required.
• Ensure all external testing activities are properly documented and compliant with laboratory procedures.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality systems, ISO procedures, and good laboratory practices (GLP).
• Support continuous improvement activities for quality enhancement and process stability.
• Perform quality control testing for raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products according to established specifications and test methods.
• Monitor and verify product quality parameters to ensure compliance with customer and internal requirements.
• Review and analyze QC test results, identify abnormalities, and report non-conformance issues.
• Declaration letter and external lab test sourcing and prepare and send out for external lab set.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Working experience in laboratory 3-5 years. (Preferable third-party lab)
• Hands-on experience in thermal analysis instruments including Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), and Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA).
• Knowledge in material characterization, thermal properties analysis, curing behaviour, glass transition temperature (Tg), coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), decomposition temperature, and viscoelastic properties evaluation.
• Ability to interpret thermal analysis data and prepare technical reports for material evaluation and troubleshooting.
• Experience in polymer, epoxy, adhesive, silicone, coating, or electronic material analysis is an added advantage.
• Familiar with thermal analysis method development, instrument calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of IPC, ASTM, ISO, or related material testing standards is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Experience supporting R&D, failure analysis, quality improvement, or customer technical support activities will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge in statistical analysis, SPC, and data trending is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and communicate technical findings effectively with cross-functional teams and customers.
• Able to converse and write in Malay and English, Chinese will be extra advantage.