Senior Chemist - External Lab Testing & QA

Penchem Technologies Sdn Bhd; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Penchem Technologies Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks a laboratory analyst to support external testing requests, coordinate sample submission and testing schedules, and report results accurately.

The role involves performing tests per established methods, interpreting data, preparing technical reports, and ensuring GLP/ISO compliance while supporting quality improvements across material analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support external laboratory testing requests from customers.
• Coordinate sample submission, testing schedule, and result reporting.
• Perform testing and analysis according to established test methods and customer requirements.
• Provide technical support and test data interpretation to internal teams and customers when required.
• Ensure all external testing activities are properly documented and compliant with laboratory procedures.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality systems, ISO procedures, and good laboratory practices (GLP).
• Support continuous improvement activities for quality enhancement and process stability.
• Perform quality control testing for raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products according to established specifications and test methods.
• Monitor and verify product quality parameters to ensure compliance with customer and internal requirements.
• Review and analyze QC test results, identify abnormalities, and report non-conformance issues.
• Declaration letter and external lab test sourcing and prepare and send out for external lab set.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Technical report writing

Communication

Malay & English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

DSC

TGA

DMA

TMA

Job description

Penchem Technologies Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks a laboratory analyst to support external testing requests, coordinate sample submission and testing schedules, and report results accurately.

The role involves performing tests per established methods, interpreting data, preparing technical reports, and ensuring GLP/ISO compliance while supporting quality improvements across material analyses.