QA Senior Chemist

• Support external laboratory testing requests from customers using available analytical and testing instruments in Penchem.

• Coordinate sample submission, testing schedule, and result reporting for customer-requested evaluations.

• Perform testing and analysis according to established test methods and customer requirements.

• Provide technical support and test data interpretation to internal teams and customers when required.

• Ensure all external testing activities are properly documented and compliant with laboratory procedures

• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality systems, ISO procedures, and good laboratory

practices (GLP).

• Support continuous improvement activities for quality enhancement and process stability.

• Perform quality control testing for raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products according to established specifications and test methods.

• Monitor and verify product quality parameters to ensure compliance with customer and internal requirements.

• Review and analyze QC test results, identify abnormalities, and report non-conformance issues.

• Declaration letter and external lab test sourcing and prepare and send out for external lab set.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Working experience in laboratory 3-5 years. (Preferable third-party lab)
• Hands-on experience in thermal analysis instruments including Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), and Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA).
• Knowledge in material characterization, thermal properties analysis, curing behaviour, glass transition temperature (Tg), coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), decomposition temperature, and viscoelastic properties evaluation.
• Ability to interpret thermal analysis data and prepare technical reports for material evaluation and troubleshooting.
• Experience in polymer, epoxy, adhesive, silicone, coating, or electronic material analysis is an added advantage.
• Familiar with thermal analysis method development, instrument calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of IPC, ASTM, ISO, or related material testing standards is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Experience supporting R&D, failure analysis, quality improvement, or customer technical support activities will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge in statistical analysis, SPC, and data trending is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and communicate technical findings effectively with cross-functional teams and customers.
• Able to converse and write in Malay and English, Chinese will be extra advantage.