R&D Assistant Manager: Glove Innovation & Development

Koon Seng Sdn Bhd; Johor; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Koon Seng Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced R&D professional in Johor to design and develop new latex and nitrile glove products, from lab scale to pilot runs. The role focuses on value-added research, process improvements, and raw material evaluation within a polymer manufacturing context.

The ideal candidate holds a science degree with 3–5 years in glove R&D, is skilled in formulation, process development, and lab testing, and can support validation and documentation under ISO 13485 and GLP

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Science & Chemistry or related field.
• Strong R&D experience in latex, nitrile, rubber, or polymer industry.
• Experience in glove formulation and process/product development.
• Hands-on development of new processes/products.
• Experience troubleshooting product issues with Production/QA/Lab.
• Familiar with laboratory testing methods and product testing.
• Support validation and revalidation processes.
• Strong project management skills including planning, execution and monitoring.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; able to read/write BM & English.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative products from lab scale to pilot run.
• Conduct R&D studies for value-added, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, or cost reduction.
• Research new/alternative raw materials for cost control and product improvement.
• Provide technical support on production processes, raw material analysis and quality troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with Process Lab, Production, QA during mass trials and to achieve development goals.
• Prepare study reports, presentations and progress updates for reporting superiors.
• Maintain and properly utilize lab equipment.
• Involve validation on new processes/products.
• Assist in administrative duties of R&D Laboratory and Process Validation when PD Manager is absent.
• Seek guidance from Top Management when decisions are pending.

Education

Diploma / Degree in Science & Chemistry

Job description

Koon Seng Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced R&D professional in Johor to design and develop new latex and nitrile glove products, from lab scale to pilot runs. The role focuses on value-added research, process improvements, and raw material evaluation within a polymer manufacturing context.

The ideal candidate holds a science degree with 3–5 years in glove R&D, is skilled in formulation, process development, and lab testing, and can support validation and documentation under ISO 13485 and GLP