TECHNICAL SERVICE LAB TECHNICIAN Job

Arkema; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical company located in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia, is seeking a candidate to handle sample requests, conduct resin testing, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal applicant should have a Diploma or Certificate in Chemistry and possess strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Experience in a similar capacity is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. This role emphasizes workplace safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in a similar capacity.
• At least 4 years of relevant working experience with SPM level.
• Good organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and record all sample requests from customers and distributors.
• Pack samples per item and quantity requested.
• Carry out resin and paint testing work assigned.

Skills

Spoken and written English

Spoken and written Bahasa Malaysia

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Diploma / Certificate in Chemistry

STPM or equivalent

SPM level with relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Mission Details

• Receive and record all sample request from sale / customers / distributors / other Arkema plants.
• Pack the sample as per item and quantity requested into boxes.
• Prepare necessary document to send out the sample.
• Manage and ensure sufficient sample stock and packaging materials, raise stock replenish request to production.
• Collect and arrange replenish sample from production site to the sample store with proper label for each grade of sample.
• Carry out resin testing and paint testing work assigned under the guidance of lab officer and application chemist. Generate test reports related to coating applications.
• In-charge basic resin testing in physical data development such as compatibility test, drying time testing etc.
• Prepare spray panels required for testing or promotion tools.
• Carry out QUV test, natural exposure test for all project that required such test.
• Maintain good housekeeping of coatings application lab and good upkeep of test equipment. Provide constructive suggestions for continuous improvement on efficiency and safety of own workplace.
• To upkeep and maintain documentation related to coating applications, for example test reports, samples request forms.
• Carry out waste disposal of paints and its raw materials in accordance to Waste Disposal Procedures and ensure all technical service/application activities are in compliance with the company’s HSEQ policy and procedure.
• Take reasonable care for health and safety of himself and of other persons, to cooperate with superior, to wear or use personal protective equipment provided as appropriate and to comply health and safety instruction as stipulated under Section 24 OSHA 1994 and undertake the following loss control responsibilities:
  • Identify the potential hazards, gains and the possible improvement
  • Report the HSEQ near‑misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to superior or HSE personnel.
  • Report the HSEQ incident, accidents to superior or HSE personnel.
  • Compliant with the policies, legal regulations, Arkema requirements, rules and procedures of one's sector applying to HSEQ.

Required Profile

• Diploma / Certificate in Chemistry or STPM or equivalent with at least 2 years of relevant working experience in a similar capacity, or SPM level with at least 4 years of relevant working experience in a similar capacity
• Fairly good in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Computer Literate: Microsoft Words, Excel and Power Point etc.