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Senior Chemist - Research & Development

Beckers GroupShah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

30+ days ago

Job description

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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Chemist • Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia