R&D Chemist - Latex & Polymer Innovation

Karex Industries Sdn. Bhd.; Pontian; On-site; MYR 44,640 - 89,280; Full time

Job summary

Karex Industries Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a product development professional to design and develop new products in alignment with market trends. The role covers managing development from lab scale to pilot runs and performing R&D studies for improvements in quality and cost reduction.

The position requires a minimum bachelor's degree in chemistry, polymer engineering, or related fields, with at least 1 year of latex/polymer technology experience. Candidates must be willing to work in Pontian, Johor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 1 year experience in latex/polymer technology and dipped products.
• Willing to work in Pontian, Johor.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products to meet market trends and demand.
• Manage product development from laboratory scale to pilot run.
• Conduct R&D studies for value-added improvements, regulatory compliance, quality enhancement, or cost reduction of existing products.
• Carry out hands-on research on process enhancement, new raw material evaluation and development, or new technology initiatives for quality improvement and cost reduction.
• Work closely with other internal departments to provide product expertise and technical support throughout product development.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Polymer Engineering (or related)

Job description

Karex Industries Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a product development professional to design and develop new products in alignment with market trends. The role covers managing development from lab scale to pilot runs and performing R&D studies for improvements in quality and cost reduction.

The position requires a minimum bachelor's degree in chemistry, polymer engineering, or related fields, with at least 1 year of latex/polymer technology experience. Candidates must be willing to work in Pontian, Johor.