Technologist, Coatings

Synthomer Malaysia (Korn Ferry); Kulai; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

LTIP

Car allowance

Healthcare plan

Parental leave

Flexible working

Synthomer University

Wellbeing program

Pension contributions

Inclusive culture

Recognition programs

Job summary

Synthomer Malaysia is seeking a specialist to provide application test support for the Coatings Business in Asia, ensuring lab operations comply with SHE and QMS standards. The role involves leading coating applications, coordinating with stakeholders, and driving process improvements across projects.

The position offers a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development within Synthomer's regional network, aligned with regional policies and business needs.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Lead coating applications from bench-top to support business needs with various stakeholders.
• Conduct benchmarking studies and provide customer support.
• Support internal operations evaluation for process improvement, cost saving, regulatory transfer and related activities.
• Align laboratory activities with CCS Coatings strategy for Asia.
• Support lab operations including ISO representation, instrument calibration and raw material replenishment.
• Provide training based on subject matter expertise (customer/distributor training, with demos).
• Ensure compliance with SHE regulations per internal, contractual and legal requirements.
• Develop and maintain knowledge in relevant technical areas to enable competent contribution.

Job description

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,500 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 28 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.

At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.

Purpose of the Job:

To provide application test support to Coatings Business needs as required to achieve the CCS mission for Asia, and lab operational in compliance to SHE and QMS.

Main Accountabilities:

• To lead coating applications, from planning and executing bench-top application to support business needs with various stakeholders, i.e.
• Benchmarking study, new or customer support
• Support internal operations evaluation for process improvement, work away, cost saving, regulatory, transfer and etc.
• Priorities and deliver application laboratory activities in line with SBU Coatings & Constructions(CCS)- Coatings strategy for Asia.
• Supportive role for application lab operational, eg: ISO representative (include instrument calibration), raw material replenishment and etc.
• Provide training based on subject matter expertise as when required (eg: customer/ distributor training, with demo).
• Ensure compliance in line with relevant SHE regulations in accordance to internal, contractual and legal.
• Develop and maintain personal awareness in relevant technical areas to enable competent contribution.

Discretionary global bonus scheme

Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)– for senior positions

Company car or car allowance– varies by region and role

Healthcare– tailored to regional locations

Parental leave and family support– maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)

Working options– flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs

Learning & development opportunities– training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers

Wellbeing support– employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives

Retirement / pension contributions– plans vary by country

Culture of Inclusion– where everyone can thrive

Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes