R&D Technician 1 – Jotun Group in Shah Alam, Selangor

Assist the chemist in developing and maintaining products by making, testing and evaluating paint/binder/raw materials to contribute in reaching the goals of the R&D plan.

• Prepare and test the department’s products in accordance with a request from the chemist and/or plan
• Work together with chemist/engineer/manager in developing, testing and evaluating paint/binder/raw materials
• Participate in project work and project groups with professional and practical support.
• Report results continuously, in writing and orally, also create simple standard reports, to ensure that stakeholders are informed.
• Knowledge and use of necessary safety equipment as described and to take into consideration general safety, this includes being able to understand content and the meaning of safety data sheets.
• Ensure that the necessary raw materials, packaging and other laboratory equipment are available to ensure an effective work environment.
• Attend to the daily order in the laboratory so that the work space is tidy, safe and pleasant.
• Carry out other duties as assigned in the laboratory.

• Vocational Certificate with a minimum 4 years of experience OR Diploma with minimum 2 years experience
• Language Skills: Must be proficient in verbal and written English and proficient in verbal Bahasa Malaysia

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.
• Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.
• Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.
• Produces fresh and imaginative ideas and solutions; breaks away from tradition; promotes change and novelty.
• Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.

• We are a fast-growing paint company with proven financial success.
• Career development encompassing on-the-job experiences and Jotun Academy, our in-house development academy.
• Best-in-class paint products that are unparalleled in quality.
• We are a values-driven organization where Respect, Loyalty, Care and Boldness are core to the culture and success of our organization.

Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Regular

Full time

23.10.2024

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 2,00 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.