Senior Chemist, Industrial Coatings

PPG; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global coatings company is seeking a skilled candidate to conduct experimental work and provide technical support in product development. The role involves laboratory work, interpreting results, and collaboration with other functions. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Chemistry, significant experience in the coatings industry, and a solid understanding of paint manufacturing processes. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• Graduate with Honours Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• 5-10 years' work experience in a technical role at a relevant company within the chemical or coatings industry.
• Knowledge of paint making, testing techniques and colour theory.
• Experience with paint manufacturing and production processes.
• Knowledge of formulating rules and principles.
• Broad appreciation of raw material suppliers and their technologies.
• Sound understanding of competitive product ranges.
• Good understanding of end user customs and practices.
• Working knowledge of all laboratory and EHS procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out a programme of laboratory work.
• Identify technologies and formulating methods to develop products.
• Interpret results of laboratory work and initiate additional work.
• Provide technical support to other internal functions.
• Contribute ideas for new product development and existing product improvement.

Job description

Overview

You will conduct experimental work on a small portfolio of projects. You will connect and interpret results to make recommendations for new and improved product formulations. You will provide technical support for new and existing products. You will be reporting directly to Industrial Coating CD Team Leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out a programme of laboratory work for self and assistant (where applicable) covering a range a technical projects in full compliance with all safety and work processes.
• You will identify technologies and formulating methods to develop products with the most appropriate and efficient formulations.
• Interpret results of laboratory work, initiate additional work, present conclusions and suggestions for implementation that meet agreed project deadlines.
• Provide technical support to other internal functions, such as marketing & sales, production and procurement.
• Contribute ideas for the laboratory work involving new product development, existing product improvement, formula cost reduction, processes & procedural improvement and support to Sales.

Qualifications

• Graduate with Honours Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.5-10 years' work experience in a technical role at a relevant company within the chemical or coatings industry.
• Knowledge of paint making, testing techniques and colour theory.
• Experience with paint manufacturing and production processes.
• Knowledge of formulating rules and principles.
• Broad appreciation of raw material suppliers and their technologies.
• Sound understanding of PPG and competitive product ranges.
• Have good understanding of end user customs and practices.
• Working knowledge of all laboratory and EHS procedures.

About us

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

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Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

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We partner with customers to create mutual value.

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We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

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