R&D Senior Chemist

Jotun Dekorativ Marketing; Shah Alam; Vor Ort; MYR 78.000 - 106.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. in Shah Alam is seeking a highly skilled R&D Senior Chemist to join the Protective team. The role focuses on developing new coatings, improving existing products and solving technical challenges within a collaborative, cross-regional setup.

You will perform research activities from formulate to evaluate, analyze data with statistics, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders. A strong English ability and lab discipline are required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in coatings or related industry; flooring experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of statistics, design of experiments and data analysis is advantageous.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English is required.

Aufgaben

• Carry out research activities through careful planning, formulation, testing and evaluating formulations.
• Contribute to the department’s competence and cross-regional collaboration.
• Use statistical tools to plan and analyze experiments and report results clearly.
• Maintain a tidy, safe and efficient laboratory workspace and support daily operations.

Kenntnisse

Initiative & Responsibility

Systematic approach

Analysis & Judgement

Professional expertise

Effective communication

Constructive teamwork

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

## R&D Senior ChemistApply: Shah Alam: Full time: Posted Today: R10271SUMMARY OF THE ROLEFor a century, Jotun has been protecting and transforming homes, vessels, and industries worldwide with high-performance paints and coatings designed for lasting durability. Jotun has achieved a leading position internationally in the steel protection coating market by developing high-performing premium Protective & Marine coatings. The product development for the South-East Asia Pacific region is done at our Regional R&D Centre in Shah Alam, Malaysia. Are you a passionate R&D Senior Chemist ready to take your expertise to the next level? We are looking for an innovative, skilled, motivated scientist to join our R&D Protective team and play a key role in developing new products, improving existing products, solving technical challenges, exploring new raw materials & technologies, and collaborating actively with relevant stakeholders. This position will be reporting to the Regional R&D Manager – Marine and Protective SEAP and will be based in Shah Alam, Selangor.**Job Responsibilities:*** Carry out research activities through careful planning, formulating, testing and evaluating formulations* Contribute professionally both internally and externally to increasing the competence of the department* Make use of statistical tools and software to plan and analyze experiments* Supporting operations in improvement studies and contributing to cross-regional collaboration, participating in cross regional and global development projects.* Report results from research and development work both orally and in writing, presenting results, findings and insights in a clear and convincing way* Search for, make use of and communicate knowledge found through literature, courses, practical experience and by learning from others* Gain knowledge and use of necessary safety equipment in a laboratory environment* Attend to the daily order in the laboratory so that the workspace is tidy, safe, and pleasant **Job Requirements:*** Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or relevant fields.* Minimum 3 years of work experience in Coatings or related industry.* Work experience in flooring related industry is an advantage.* Background in or experience with statistics, design of experiments and data analysis is an advantage.* Work experience in chemical research and development is an advantage.* Knowledge of analytical techniques and instrumentation is an advantage.* Proficiency in verbal and written English is required.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER**Personal Competencies:*** Initiative & Responsibility - acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.* Systematic Approach - uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.* Analysis & Judgement - quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.* Professional Expertise - demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.* Effective Communication - communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.* Constructive Teamwork - co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.**What We Offer*** Competitive compensation and benefits.* Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.* Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.* Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.* A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.* A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.**POSITION INFORMATION****Company:**Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.**Contract Type:**Regular**Time Type:**Full time**CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):**15.10.2026