R&D Junior Chemist

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Jotun South East Asia & Pacific (SEAP) Regional Office is looking for R&D Junior Chemist who will assist in developing new products, maintain and update performance of existing products in the region. Additionally, R&D Junior Chemist are expected to contribute to grow our technical insights and understanding of powder performance as well as developing and validating test methods used in the laboratory.

This position will be reporting to the Regional R&D Manager - Powder SEAP and will be based in Shah Alam, Selangor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Carry out research activities through planning, formulating, testing and evaluating powder formulations and raw materials.

• Contribute professionally both internally and externally to increasing the competence of the department.

• Make use of statistical tools and software to plan and analyze experiments.

• Report results from research and development work both orally and in writing, presenting results, findings and insights in a clear and convincing way.

• Search for, make use of and communicate knowledge found through literature, courses, practical experience and by learning from others.

• Gain knowledge and use of necessary safety equipment in a laboratory environment.

• Attend to the daily order in the laboratory so that the workspace is tidy, safe, and pleasant.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Material Sciences or other relevant scientific area with minimum 2 years of working experiences.

• Background in or experience with statistics, design of experiments and data analysis is an advantage.

• Work experience in chemical research and development is a benefit.

• Knowledge of analytical techniques and instrumentation is a benefit.

• Proficiency in verbal and written English is required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Personal Competencies:

• Initiative & Responsibilities – acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.

• Systematic Approach - uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.

• Analysis & Judgment - quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.

• Professional Expertise – demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.

• Innovation – produces fresh and imaginative ideas and solutions; breaks away from tradition; promotes change and novelty.

• Constructive Teamwork – co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.

• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.

• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.

• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

18.06.2026

WHO WE ARE

Seeing a prominent market in South East Asia (SEAP), Jotun opened its first factory in Thailand in 1968. Rapid economic development in the region led to new companies and factories in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia and Australia. Jotun SEAP has been awarded a Korn Ferry Engaged Performance Award for year 2019, in recognition of achieving a best-in-class level of “Enablement”. We are proud to have an incredibly diversified region with more than 2,000 employees that come from different nationality and background, working together in delivering profitable growth. Throughout our history, we have focused in providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Malaysia and Singapore were established in 1983 and 1971, respectively. With the consolidation of Jotun Malaysia & Singapore in 2016, the organisation has consistently delivered strong growth and profitability to become today one of the main contributors to our business in the South East Asia and Pacific region. The company operates three factories in Shah Alam and Nilai and has a wide network of offices and warehouses across Malaysia and Singapore, providing efficient and timely response to our customers. Our aim is to develop employees through a culture of continuous feedback, learning and growth.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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