R&D Lab Technician: Color & Materials Testing

Smart Paint Manufacturing Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SAC Berhad in Malaysia is seeking a detailed-oriented Lab Assistant for our R&D Laboratory team. You will manage raw materials, perform quality checks, prepare materials for testing, and assist with colour matching and product testing.

You will maintain COAs, retain samples, and ensure laboratory housekeeping and safety compliance. Fresh graduates are welcome; chemistry-related diploma is preferred, and teamwork and basic MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• SPM, Certificate or Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Industrial Chemistry or a related field.
• Fresh graduates are welcome; experience in a lab/manufacturing environment is an added advantage.
• Meticulous, organised and responsible with good housekeeping habits.
• Willing to handle chemicals and colourants and to follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Raw material and stock management and incoming material checks.
• Put stickers on approved raw materials and organise new raw materials in the laboratory.
• Manage and keep the in-house raw material stock in the laboratory and file COAs.
• Liaise with the raw material section on approvals and pending checks.
• Prepare raw materials for external laboratory testing.
• Product testing and colour work, including colour matching and sample evaluation.
• Prepare equipment for paint testing and check properties of evaluation samples.
• Assist in new product testing and rollability tests, and support packaging of colourants.
• Check competitor products samples and manage retain samples.
• Laboratory housekeeping and compliance, including waste water management and safety.
• Carry out any other related duties as assigned by your immediate superior.

Skills

Meticulous

Organized

Teamwork

MS Office basics

Education

SPM / Certificate / Diploma in Chemistry or related field

Job description

SAC Berhad in Malaysia is seeking a detailed-oriented Lab Assistant for our R&D Laboratory team. You will manage raw materials, perform quality checks, prepare materials for testing, and assist with colour matching and product testing.

You will maintain COAs, retain samples, and ensure laboratory housekeeping and safety compliance. Fresh graduates are welcome; chemistry-related diploma is preferred, and teamwork and basic MS Office skills are required.