Sika

R&D Chemist / Senior R&D Chemist (Cementitious & Building Finishing System) (Nilai Based)

Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerSika
LocationNilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted10 days ago

Main Tasks

Products involvement include mortar, coating, admixtures, and grinding aids. Main responsibilities:

Improve existing formulations in terms of performance and/or cost to meet the market needs
Develop new products to meet market needs
Evaluate and approve alternative raw materials for cost and/or performance purpose
Organize and prioritize projects to meet project timeline agree by lab manager and /or TMM and/or LET
Perform production trials for improved and new formulations after justify in lab trials
Perform lab test with customer when is necessary
Perform field test with customers and/or TSD personnel at site, especially on new products
Perform plant trials for grinding aid in cement plants when necessary
Responsible for maintaining the lab cleanliness and equipment functionality at all time
Responsible for safety and environmental matters
Be proactive at the interface between R&D and QC
Back up the QC activity when necessary
BOM Management: Ensure that Bills of Material are updated for any change to raw materials or formulations relating to manufactured products.

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Safety

To ensure EHS compliance as per Sika policy and EHS minimum requirements
Reports any hazards immediately adhering to superior or EHS personnel
Comply to Sika Life Saving Rule
Participate in EHS related training

Others

Any other tasks assigned from time to time
To perform other job functions, deem necessary by immediate Superior / Management.

Security

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

Minimum bachelor’s degree in science or applied science (Chemistry) plus relevant laboratory experience.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in research and development, with a focus on cementitious materials, concrete technology, or related areas.
Patient, hardworking, analytical mind, initiative, good interpersonal skill, willing to travel to sites, results oriented, strong planning, problem solving;
Must be able to communicate well in both spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia
Mature, highly motivated with strong inter-personal, leadership and management skills; and
Train and development Lab team and others where applicable.
Computer literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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