Researcher II (Care Solutions)

KLK OLEO; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KLK OLEO is seeking a senior chemist/scientist to join the R&D Centre in Bukit Raja, Klang, Selangor. The role focuses on applying oleochemicals to home & personal care products and evaluating performance under regulatory requirements.

You will conduct physicochemical characterisations, report results, and contribute to publications or patent disclosures when applicable, while supporting laboratory activities and upkeep.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's in Chemistry with a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry or academic experience in Applied Chemistry or Colloid Chemistry.
• Life sciences graduates will not be considered.
• Hands-on experience in the home and personal care industry, able to conduct finished products performance assessment including physicochemical, stability, sensory, detergency, scrub test, etc.
• Experience in formulating personal care products including shampoo, shower gel, cream, lotion, moisturizer and household cleaning products.
• Strong knowledge of colloidal chemistry and consumer benefits of home and personal care ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed understanding of current and future needs in the home & personal care industry under changing regulatory requirements.
• Efficiently design, propose, execute and report the outcome of application of oleochemicals on home & personal care experiments.
• Perform physicochemical characterisations and performance evaluation of ingredients and formulated home & personal care products.
• Delivers assigned tasks within agreed timelines and provides progress updates to supervisors and stakeholders.
• Collaborates effectively with team members and provides support to achieve team objectives.
• Prepare technical reports and publishable procedures, protocols, and experimental data.

Skills

Colloidal chemistry

Applied chemistry

Laboratory techniques

Data reporting

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Master's in Chemistry

Job description

THIS POSITION WILL BE BASED IN R&D CENTRE AT BUKIT RAJA, KLANG, SELANGOR.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop detailed understanding of the current and future needs in the home & personal care industry under changing regulatory requirements and growing end-user desire for more sustainable products.

Efficiently design, propose, execute and report the outcome of application of oleochemicals on home & personal care experiments to Manager, Care Solutions Research.

Perform physicochemical characterisations and performance evaluation of ingredients and formulated hone & personal care products according to compendial or non-routine approaches.

Delivers assigned tasks within agreed timelines and proactively provides progress updates to supervisors and stakeholders.

Collaborates effectively with team members and provides support to achieve team objectives.

Prepare technical reports as well as detailed reports on the procedures, protocols, and experimental data in a suitable format for publication in relevant scientific journals and/or patent disclosure if applicable.

Support any laboratory activities, to include general upkeep as well as chemical storage and movement and equipment usage and maintenance.

JOB SUCCESS REQUIREMENTS

A PhD or Master's in Chemistry with a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry or academic experience in Applied Chemistry or Colloid Chemistry.

Life sciences graduates will not be considered.

Hands-on experience in the home and personal care industry, able to conduct finished products performance assessment including physicochemical, stability, sensory, detergency, scrub test, etc.

Experience in formulating personal care; toiletries or household products including shampoo, shower gel, cream, lotion, moisturizer and household cleaning products.

Strong knowledge of colloidal chemistry and consumer benefits of home and personal care ingredients is preferred.

ADDITIONAL NOTES/DESIRED SKILLS

Self-motivated, with the ability to work proactively using own initiatives.

Hands-on approach, with a 'can-do' attitude.

Committed to learning and development.

Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing 1,001-5,000 employees

KLK OLEO is one of the world’s leading oleochemical producers that is committed to delivering excellence in the global marketplace. Our integrated oleochemical complexes located in key sourcing and supply markets (Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Europe) produce a wide range of high quality sustainable oleochemical products from natural renewable raw materials.

KLK OLEO is part of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (“KLK”), a leading international plantations group listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. Strategically integrated to our upstream plantations parent, KLK OLEO is able to extract synergies and focus on developing sustainable solutions and reliable supply for our customers. At KLK OLEO, sustainability is integral to our business. Being a member of the RSPO, we are committed to delivering high quality and safe products to our customers, and ensuring high traceability throughout our supply chain. KLK OLEO’s strong commitment to meet customers’ expectations underscores our solid reputation as a reliable supplier in the global market place.

KLK OLEO's production portfolio ranges from basic oleochemical products, such as fatty acids, glycerine, fatty alcohols and fatty esters, all the way down the spectrum to specialties, such as methyl ester sulphonate (MES), surfactants and phytonutrients. Our products are used in diverse end-use applications, including home & personal health care, cosmetics & toiletries, food, flavours & fragrances, lubricants, polymers and industrial chemicals. Backed by a firm belief in innovation and a strong R&D culture, the creation of new downstream businesses continues to be the cornerstone of our strategy to capitalise on the integrated value chain.

Headquartered in Malaysia, with a workforce of 3,000 people worldwide, KLK OLEO strives to develop and uphold good relationships and long term partnerships with our customers and stakeholders.

KLK OLEO is one of the world’s leading oleochemical producers that is committed to delivering excellence in the global marketplace. Our integrated oleochemical complexes located in key sourcing and supply markets (Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Europe) produce a wide range of high quality sustainable oleochemical products from natural renewable raw materials.

KLK OLEO is part of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (“KLK”), a leading international plantations group listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. Strategically integrated to our upstream plantations parent, KLK OLEO is able to extract synergies and focus on developing sustainable solutions and reliable supply for our customers. At KLK OLEO, sustainability is integral to our business. Being a member of the RSPO, we are committed to delivering high quality and safe products to our customers, and ensuring high traceability throughout our supply chain. KLK OLEO’s strong commitment to meet customers’ expectations underscores our solid reputation as a reliable supplier in the global market place.

KLK OLEO's production portfolio ranges from basic oleochemical products, such as fatty acids, glycerine, fatty alcohols and fatty esters, all the way down the spectrum to specialties, such as methyl ester sulphonate (MES), surfactants and phytonutrients. Our products are used in diverse end-use applications, including home & personal health care, cosmetics & toiletries, food, flavours & fragrances, lubricants, polymers and industrial chemicals. Backed by a firm belief in innovation and a strong R&D culture, the creation of new downstream businesses continues to be the cornerstone of our strategy to capitalise on the integrated value chain.

Headquartered in Malaysia, with a workforce of 3,000 people worldwide, KLK OLEO strives to develop and uphold good relationships and long term partnerships with our customers and stakeholders.

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