Oit Lab Assistant

Main Accountabilities:

- Pro-actively identify, report on and improve safety related issues in immediate working environment using available tools and systems.
- Carry out basic fluid properties test such as total solid content, pH, viscosity, particle size, redox potential and others.
- Assist chemist(s) to carry out some basic experiments.
- Carry out housekeeping at workplace when required.
- Perform additional tasks as required by supervisor.
- To be aware and adhere to the overall SHE & quality policies of the company.

Expected Deliverable:

- To provide the lab run logsheet with detail information and observation.
- To check and update the QC result of the tested samples.

Other Responsibilities:

- Ensure safe operation of OIT activity in Polymer Lab area (zero accident).
- To take part in SHE related activities organized by the department and site.
- To support R&D in general lab maintenance task such as housekeeping and audits.
- Performance requested SHE tasks in due time.

Minimum Requirements:

- Minimum Diploma in Chemical Sciences or Chemical Engineering
- 2-3 years Production Support or Product Improvement Experience
- Fresh graduates with laboratory experience are welcome to apply.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, including English
- Good task-based approach to work with a level of independence.
- Proactively identify, report on, and improve lab findings.
- Thoroughness and attention to detail are required. The ability to work well with others is necessary.
- Must be able to work in Kulai, Johor.
- The job requires 5 days of work per week and the ability to work additional overtime less than 4 hours per day.

Why Synthomer?

We are ambitious

We have grown significantly - both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we’re recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.

We believe in high challenge, high support

We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.

We personalize our approach to development

At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.