RESEARCH SPECIALIST - INNOVATION (EG09)

Hartalega NGC Sdn Bhd; Sepang; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartalega NGC Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks a PhD-level researcher to execute moderate-complexity experiments independently, driving breakthrough innovation in product development and process improvements while mentoring junior team members.

You will translate customer design inputs into technical work, coordinate with cross-functional teams, apply rigorous methodologies, and contribute to data, IP development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Entry-level position for PhD holder.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned tasks under guidance to support breakthrough innovation, product development, process improvements, and cost efficiency within projects.
• Translate customer design inputs into assigned technical work, experiments, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to align activities with project objectives.
• Apply best practices and experimental methodologies; contribute data and experimental results to support brainstorming, idea generation, and IP development.
• Escalate technical issues as required and support risk identification and mitigation within project scope.
• Develop technical skills and knowledge under supervision; mentor entry-level team members where applicable.
• Contribute to team-level continuous improvement initiatives and incremental innovations.
• Assist in experiments and trials with external partners, providing technical data and insights.
• Perform additional duties as required to meet functional and project objectives.

Education

Ph.D in (Chemistry)/(Polymer Science)/(Material Science)/(Polymer Engineering)/(Material Engineering)/(Applied Chemistry) or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Entry Level Position for PHD Holder

Job description

Execute moderate-complexity experiments independently to contribute to breakthrough innovation, product development, and process improvements.

Take accountability for project execution, maintaining technical rigor, and mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• 1. Execute assigned tasks under guidance to support breakthrough innovation, product development, process improvements, and cost efficiency within projects.
• 2. Translate customer design inputs into assigned technical work, experiments, and supporting documentation.
• 3. Coordinate with cross-functional departments to align activities with project objectives.
• 4. Apply best practices and experimental methodologies; contribute data and experimental results to support brainstorming, idea generation, and IP development.
• 5. Escalate technical issues as required and support risk identification and mitigation within project scope.
• 6. Develop technical skills and knowledge under supervision; mentor entry-level team members where applicable.
• 7. Contribute to team-level continuous improvement initiatives and incremental innovations.
• 8. Assist in experiments and trials with external partners, providing technical data and insights.
• 9. Perform additional duties as required to meet functional and project objectives.

Qualification and Experience

• 1. Ph.D in (Chemistry)/(Polymer Science)/(Material Science)/(Polymer Engineering)/ (Material Engineering)/(Applied Chemistry) or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• 2. Entry Level Position for PHD Holder.

The Hartalega story began in 1988. Our insatiable appetite to constantly surpass our own achievements has transformed what started as a single-line production facility into what we are today, the leading nitrile gloves manufacturer in the world, with a growing capacity to produce billions of gloves every year. We export to over 70 countries across five continents, namely Americas, Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa.

As an industry leader, we pave the way forward through our commitment to innovation. We invented the world's first lightweight nitrile glove, which revolutionalised the industry by shifting the global demand from latex to nitrile gloves. Today, we are home to advanced proprietary manufacturing technology that allows us to safeguard the quality of our products and the efficiency of our operations. Our unrivalled proprietary technology provides us with an important competitive edge as we own the fastest production lines in the industry, producing more than 45,000 gloves per hour.

In all that we do, we are guided by our SHIELD (Synergy, Honesty, Innovation, Excellence, Learning, Dedication) values to do the right thing at all times. As we continue to grow by leaps and bounds, we are single-minded in ensuring that we make a meaningful difference by enriching lives, from the healthcare practitioners and the people they care for to our very own #TeamHartanians, stakeholders and the community. We welcome like-minded individuals to be part of our exciting team. Together, let us make a difference.

The Hartalega story began in 1988. Our insatiable appetite to constantly surpass our own achievements has transformed what started as a single-line production facility into what we are today, the leading nitrile gloves manufacturer in the world, with a growing capacity to produce billions of gloves every year. We export to over 70 countries across five continents, namely Americas, Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa.

As an industry leader, we pave the way forward through our commitment to innovation. We invented the world's first lightweight nitrile glove, which revolutionalised the industry by shifting the global demand from latex to nitrile gloves. Today, we are home to advanced proprietary manufacturing technology that allows us to safeguard the quality of our products and the efficiency of our operations. Our unrivalled proprietary technology provides us with an important competitive edge as we own the fastest production lines in the industry, producing more than 45,000 gloves per hour.

In all that we do, we are guided by our SHIELD (Synergy, Honesty, Innovation, Excellence, Learning, Dedication) values to do the right thing at all times. As we continue to grow by leaps and bounds, we are single-minded in ensuring that we make a meaningful difference by enriching lives, from the healthcare practitioners and the people they care for to our very own #TeamHartanians, stakeholders and the community. We welcome like-minded individuals to be part of our exciting team. Together, let us make a difference.

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