Lab Technician

Company Description
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

• Prepare and test HPC and UHPC finished product specimens strictly adhering to approved procedures, test methods to meet the specifications
• Conduct material tests such as compressive strength, flexural strength, flow/slump flow, density, and others related to finished goods, with attention to details of testing method
• Conduct incoming raw material quality testing, in accordance with specifications
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including mixers, and others testing machines.
• Develop expertise on relevant testing standards such as ASTM, EN, and other methods in terms of theoretical knowledge and actual testing
• Record, analyze, and report test results accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment
• Troubleshoot mix inconsistencies and testing anomalies in collaboration with operations engineers and supervisors
• Support quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities for production batches
• Involved and assist Supervisor/Engineers in conduct customer Lab Trial activities
• Assist Engineer in external lab trial and plant trial
• Other Ad-hoc duties as required

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory environment at least 1 year, experience in same industry will be an advantage.
• Fresh graduate encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• Physically fit to assist with materials preparation and lab trial
• Previous experience in concrete laboratory or ready-mix industry and construction materials testing lab preferred will be an added advantage
• Background in quality control (QC/QA) testing is highly valued.
• Experience specifically with concrete mixes is often required for specialized labs.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in testing procedures.
• Good record-keeping and ability to write clear test reports.
• Ability to follow strict safety protocols and lab procedures.
• Problem-solving mindset for mix adjustments.
• Good work attitude, effective communication with engineers, supervisors, and managers and well disciplined
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and PH, depending on production schedules.