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Senior Chemist - Research & Development

Senior Chemist - Research & Development

Beckers GroupMalaysia, Malaysia
30+ days ago
Job description

Beckers is the number one supplier of coil coatings and a leading supplier of industrial paints worldwide. The company is a true pioneer in providing unique, high-performance coating solutions that improve customer competitiveness while protecting people and planet. With expertise based on its 150-year history, Beckers today is a global company with 1,800 employees in 23 locations in 17 countries, providing products and custom-made solutions to customers in 60 countries around the world. Beckers is owned by Lindéngruppen, a Swedish family business with a focus on the long-term development of industrial companies. Beckers’ corporate headquarters are in Berlin, Germany.

Job Description

Development of Long Term Development Asia (LTDA) group capabilities and support of Beckers Group Global objectives :

  • Coordination & execution of R&D projects according to project pipeline / key milestones.
  • Ability to effectively organize, process, interpret and present results (large amounts of data) across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Effectively communicate with key regional & international technical groups within Beckers R&D community.
  • Build understanding of industry trends with respect to coating technology, application technology, analytical techniques through research / information gathering, both from within Beckers and external sources.
  • Implementation of Beckers Sustainability objectives, tools, and initiatives in accordance with RIC and supervisors’ directives.
  • Supervision of technicians including training, growth development, work plans and time management.
  • General R&D laboratory management of routine processes including equipment maintenance and ensuring safety standards.
  • Networking with suppliers, industrial partners, and academic partners towards collaborative projects

Qualifications

  • Advanced Degree (Masters or PhD) in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science, or related subject.
  • Minimum 3 years of R&D experience in industry or university, preferably in area related to coatings, polymers, or related.
  • Hands-on experience and proficiency with FTIR, DSC, UV-VIS-NIR and optical microscopy. Proficiency in additional techniques such as surface analysis, chromatography etcetera are required.
  • Excellent command of English and other regional language is advantageous.
  • Critical thinking with ability to absorb complex concepts and interpret large data sets is essential.
  • Willing to travel both regionally and inter-continental
  • Curious, creative and team-player with ambition to build a career.
  • Additional Information

  • Research information related to analytical support projects.
  • Information management through effective command of relevant IT tools / software.
  • Source new raw materials and evaluate performance.
  • Formulate and evaluate coatings systems.
  • Source new equipment and upgrades to improve LTDA capabilities.
  • Commitment to fulfilling Goal Agreements and KPIs
  • Build relationships through trust and integrity.
  • Promote collaboration and cooperation within the team and with other departments.
  • Open-minded with a willingness to take ownership of new challenges.
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