Senior Coatings R&D & Technical Lead

Behn Meyer; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coatings manufacturer seeks a candidate in Subang Jaya, Malaysia, to formulate coating solutions and manage laboratory projects. The ideal applicant will have 8 to 12 years of R&D experience in industrial coatings and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include conducting lab-scale formulations, performance evaluations, and providing technical support. A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related fields is mandatory, with a Master's or PhD preferred. Proficiency in English is required, with additional languages as a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in R&D or formulation with 8 to 12 years in industrial coatings.
• Leadership role with 3–5 years experience.
• Familiarity with ISO quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Formulate coating solutions based on raw materials and methods.
• Plan and execute projects with the global sales team.
• Conduct lab-scale formulations and performance evaluations.
• Analyze results and prepare technical reports.
• Manage laboratory projects and provide technical support.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical solutions to customers.
• Share knowledge within the team.

Skills

Formulation expertise

Analytical skills

Project management

Technical reporting

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Master’s or PhD

Tools

Coatings testing equipment

Job description

A leading coatings manufacturer seeks a candidate in Subang Jaya, Malaysia, to formulate coating solutions and manage laboratory projects. The ideal applicant will have 8 to 12 years of R&D experience in industrial coatings and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include conducting lab-scale formulations, performance evaluations, and providing technical support. A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related fields is mandatory, with a Master's or PhD preferred. Proficiency in English is required, with additional languages as a plus.