R&D Junior Executive (chemist)

Teong Huat Medical; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Seberang Perai is looking for a detail-oriented R&D junior chemist to execute stability studies and support new product development. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field, have familiarity with laboratory testing and GMP regulations, and be comfortable working with laboratory instruments. This role offers various benefits including annual leave, medical insurance, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Medical and Hospitalisation Leave

Annual Bonus

Training Provided

Flexible Working Hours

Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in R&D, laboratory testing, or stability studies is an advantage.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (GMP, ISO, HALAL).
• Knowledge of instrument calibration and maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute stability studies to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.
• Develop test methods and maintain technical documentation for regulatory submission.
• Support research and stability studies to improve product performance.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Analytical principles

Communication

Attention to detail

Research-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Job description

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Materials Science, Chemical, or a related discipline.

Experience in R&D, laboratory testing, or stability studies is an advantage; fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Basic to good understanding of laboratory testing and analytical principles.

Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g. GMP, ISO, HALAL, or related standards).

Comfortable working with laboratory instruments; knowledge of instrument calibration and maintenance is a plus.

Strong attention to detail with a commitment to complete and accurate data logging to ensure traceability.

Strong interpersonal and communication skill.

Demonstrates a research-oriented mindset, with the ability to take initiative, think critically, and seek answers beyond following instructions.

Well-organized, responsible, and committed to 5S principles, cleanliness, and good laboratory practices.

Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Materials Science, Chemical, or a related discipline.
• Experience in R&D, laboratory testing, or stability studies is an advantage; fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Basic to good understanding of laboratory testing and analytical principles.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g. GMP, ISO, HALAL, or related standards).
• Comfortable working with laboratory instruments; knowledge of instrument calibration and maintenance is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to complete and accurate data logging to ensure traceability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skill.
• Demonstrates a research-oriented mindset, with the ability to take initiative, think critically, and seek answers beyond following instructions.
• Well-organized, responsible, and committed to 5S principles, cleanliness, and good laboratory practices.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

The R&D junior chemist is responsible for executing stability studies to ensure product quality, safety and regulatory compliance. This role also supports new product development activities to ensure the continuous and efficient workflow of NPI processes, in accordance to PIC/S GMP, ISO13485, and Halal Compliance.

Responsibilities :

1. New product and material study

• Develop test methods and quality specifications, for both raw materials and finished product, in alignment with regulations.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation required for regulatory submission.
• Support research, stability study and trials to improve product performance and troubleshoot process deviations.
• Ensure traceability through complete and accurate data logging of all incoming R&D materials and products.

2. Stability study

• Implement stability study for new and existing products in accordance to regulations, which include relevant laboratory tests, ensuring data accuracy and interpreting results.
• Liaise with external laboratory for outsource testing and ensure timely completion, including the documentation of PR, PO, DO and INV.
• Maintain accurate documentation including POA, COA, raw data, summary, and schedule master‑lists.
• Participate and liaise with superior and QA/QC in Out‑of‑Trend (OOT) and Out‑of‑Specification (OOS) investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Plan and ensure adequate samples and consumables availability throughout stability study period and other related study (if needed).

3. General responsibilities

• Monitor instrument (where applicable) and ensure that the instrument is within valid calibration and maintenance periods.
• Maintain workplace organization and cleanliness in accordance with 5S principles.
• To undertake any other duties as assigned from time to time by the immediate superior.

Benefits

• Annual Leave
• Medical and Hospitalisation Leave
• EPF
• SOCSO
• EIS
• Annual Bonus
• Training Provided
• Overtime Pay
• 5 Working Days
• Flexible Working Hours
• Allowance Provided
• Medical Insurance