R&D TECHNICIAN Job

The Arkema Group; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials company in Johor, Malaysia is seeking a candidate for a role in their R&D laboratory. The ideal candidate will perform resin synthesis, evaluate competitor products, and ensure adherence to safety and compliance protocols. Requirements include an SPM or equivalent and at least one year of relevant experience. Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia, along with computer literacy, are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant working experience in a similar capacity.
• Fairly good in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Computer literate: Microsoft Words, Excel, and Power Point.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory scale resin synthesis.
• Evaluate and test competitor’s resins.
• Check new/existing resins stability and compatibility.
• Report abnormalities on products and lab equipment.
• Assist with customer complaints and off-specification products.
• Ensure disposal of chemicals and laboratory waste as per HSEQ.
• Maintain housekeeping of the R&D laboratory.
• Collaborate with other laboratory staff for efficient R&D activities.
• Ensure R&D activities comply with HSEQ policy.
• Cooperate with safety protocols and use provided protective equipment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Spoken and written English

Spoken and written Bahasa Malaysia

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Education

SPM or equivalent

Job description

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• Perform laboratory scale resin synthesis.
• Evaluate and test competitor’s resins for comparison to our range of products or development of countertype, as necessary.
• Check and monitor new/existing resins stability and compatibility as necessary.
• Reporting to Superior on abnormalities pertaining to product, lab equipment and other related activities.
• Assist on trouble‑shut‑ring of customer complaint and off‑specification product.
• Ensure disposal of unwanted chemicals and laboratory waste according to the HSEQ requirements.
• Ensure good housekeeping of the R&D laboratory is maintained always.
• Work closely with other laboratory staff in ensuring all the R&D activities are carried out efficiently and cost effectively.
• Ensure all R&D activities are in compliance with the company’s HSEQ policy and procedure.
• Take reasonable care for health and safety of himself and of other persons, to cooperate with superior, to wear or use personal protective equipment provided as appropriate and to comply health and safety instruction as stipulated under Section 24 OSHA 1994 and undertake the following loss control responsibilities;

Required Profile

• SPM or equivalent with at least 1 year of relevant working experience in a similar capacity.
• Fairly good in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Computer Literate: Microsoft Words, Excel and Power Point etc.

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.5 billion, of which 2.9% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.

Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

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