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Sika was first established in Malaysia in 1989 and full operations commenced in 1991 through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sika Kimia Sdn Bhd, with the completion of its local head office and production plant in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. Since then, the company has gained a leading position in the country with the acceptance and endorsement of its products for construction and industrial applications by local and international proponents.

In the Construction sector, our business activities cover the full spectrum of project types ranging from infrastructural development to buildings, from institutional facilities to manufacturing plants. We service our direct customers – concrete producers, contractors and distributors – and stay close to them through our central sales & marketing office in Petaling Jaya and a network of sales offices in Penang, Johor Bahru, Kuantan, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu. In 2014 our presence in the Malaysian construction continued to grow when our Ipoh Plant was built and running to meet customer demands.

In Malaysia, our Industry Division is the clear market leader in the automotive glass replacement sector (AGR) and the “Sikaflex” brand is instantly recognized as a mark for quality, reliability and performance. In the automotive OEM sector, we are the approved supplier to top German car markets such as Mercedes Benz and BMW. Meanwhile, Sika leads the field in total bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protection solutions for bus, truck and rail vehicle manufacturing, and for the assembly of appliances, industrial equipment and building components.

Sika Kimia Sdn Bhd currently employs more than 340 people in Sales & Marketing, Technical Service, Finance, HR & Administration, Laboratory, Production, Purchasing, Customer Service and Warehouse.

Job Description

To ensure all raw materials, intermediate, and finished good products meet established quality standards and specifications. The role involves conducting laboratory tests, analyzing data, documenting results, supporting customer complaints and collaborating with production and R&D teams to maintain consistent product quality.

1. Quality Control Testing

• Perform routine QC testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products
• Testing of products to specification within production priorities and deadlines
• Perform adjustment of batches to within specification
• Notify abnormal/out of specification test results to direct superior
• Assistance to production upon request
• Use laboratory instruments in compliance with ASTM/ISO/EN standards.

2. Documentation & Reporting

• Record and maintain accurate test results and quality records.
• Issue Certificates of Analysis (CoA) for finished goods.
• Report any non-conformance to relevant departments and participate in root cause analysis.

3. Compliance & Standards

• Ensure adherence to internal quality systems, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety protocols.
• Support implementation of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and other relevant certifications.

4. Troubleshooting & Support

• Assist production teams in resolving quality issues during manufacturing.
• Provide technical feedback to suppliers on material quality concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Manage stock levels of reagents, lab supplies, and chemicals.
• Compliance with the OHSAS Policy of the company.
• Calibration of equipment. Update calibration records.
• Update ISO Documentations.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the laboratory and QC office area.

6. Others

• Any other tasks assigned by superior from time to time.

7. Security

• Maintain Sika information with appropriate secrecy and adhere to policies regarding confidential information.
• Always maintain confidentiality of formulation.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of construction chemical products (e.g., admixtures, epoxy, PU, waterproofing, building grouts, tile adhesives).
• Familiar with chemical testing methods and quality standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word) and lab data software.
• 1–3 years of experience in a QC lab, preferably in construction chemicals, paints, adhesives, or similar industries.