Senior Chemist - Epoxy & Silicone Materials R&D

STAFFKING PTE LTD; Selangor; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

STAFFKING PTE LTD in Malaysia is seeking a Chemist/Senior Chemist to conduct R&D on epoxy, silicone and polymer-based materials. You will develop and optimize formulations, run experiments, evaluate materials and support product trials for customer applications.

The role includes preparing technical documentation, ensuring quality procedures and contributing to ISO 17025 accreditation efforts. Independent work and cross-functional collaboration are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Polymer Science.
• Experience in R&D, formulation development or product development.
• Practical experience in epoxy and/or silicone formulation.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing and analytical techniques.
• Experience in scale-up and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 or laboratory quality systems.
• Experience with external laboratories or universities is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and report-writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D of epoxy, silicone and polymer-based materials and products.
• Develop, test and optimize formulations for performance and stability.
• Carry out laboratory experiments and material evaluation.
• Evaluate raw materials, additives, resins and related technologies.
• Investigate improvements to adhesion, strength and durability.
• Maintain lab records, data and technical documentation.
• Prepare TDS, SDS, product specs and guidelines.
• Support product trials and customer applications.
• Assist in establishing lab testing capabilities and SOPs.
• Support ISO 17025 accreditation and quality management.
• Collaborate with external labs, research institutes and partners.

Skills

R&D

Formulation development

Product development

Epoxy formulation

Silicone formulation

Analytical techniques

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

Polymer Science

Job description

STAFFKING PTE LTD in Malaysia is seeking a Chemist/Senior Chemist to conduct R&D on epoxy, silicone and polymer-based materials. You will develop and optimize formulations, run experiments, evaluate materials and support product trials for customer applications.

The role includes preparing technical documentation, ensuring quality procedures and contributing to ISO 17025 accreditation efforts. Independent work and cross-functional collaboration are required.