Senior R&D Chemist

Ken-Rich Chemical Production Sdn. Bhd.; Selangor; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical production company based in Selangor is seeking a Senior R&D Chemist to enhance product development in the personal care and cosmetics fields. The ideal candidate will have substantial formulation experience and be adept in lab testing and quality assurance. Responsibilities include developing formulations, resolving quality issues, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment dedicated to innovation and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on formulation experience in personal care and cosmetics.
• Experience in conducting lab testing and stability tests.
• Ability to resolve formulation and quality issues during production.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve product formulations.
• Conduct lab testing, stability tests, and production trials.
• Guide junior R&D chemists and lab technicians.

Skills

Formulation experience

Lab testing

Quality issue resolution

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Company

Ken-Rich Chemical Production Sdn. Bhd. – Petaling

Overview

We are looking for a Senior R&D Chemist with strong hands‑on formulation experience to support product development and production operations in a personal care, cosmetics and household detergent manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve product formulations
• Conduct lab testing, stability tests, and production trials
• Resolve formulation and quality issues during production
• Support raw material evaluation and cost optimisation
• Prepare technical documents and specifications
• Guide junior R&D chemists and lab technicians