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Jotun has achieved a leading position internationally in the steel protection coating market by developing high-performing premium Protective & Marine coatings. The product development for the South-East Asia Pacific region is done at our Regional R&D Centre in Shah Alam, Malaysia.Are you a passionate R&D Senior Chemist ready to take your expertise to the next level? We are looking for an innovative, skilled, motivated scientist to join our R&D Protective team and play a key role in developing new products, improving existing products, solving technical challenges, exploring new raw materials & technologies, and collaborating actively with relevant stakeholders.\nThis position will be reporting to the Regional R&D Manager - Marine and Protective SEAP and will be based in Shah Alam, Selangor.\nJob Responsibilities:\nCarry out research activities through careful planning, formulating, testing and evaluating formulations\nContribute professionally both internally and externally to increasing the competence of the department\nMake use of statistical tools and software to plan and analyze experiments\nSupporting operations in improvement studies and contributing to cross-regional collaboration, participating in cross regional and global development projects.\nReport results from research and development work both orally and in writing, presenting results, findings and insights in a clear and convincing way\nSearch for, make use of and communicate knowledge found through literature, courses, practical experience and by learning from others\nGain knowledge and use of necessary safety equipment in a laboratory environment\nAttend to the daily order in the laboratory so that the workspace is tidy, safe, and pleasant\nJob Requirements:\nBachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or relevant fields.\nMinimum 3 years of work experience in Coatings or related industry.\nWork experience in flooring related industry is an advantage.\nBackground in or experience with statistics, design of experiments and data analysis is an advantage.\nWork experience in chemical research and development is an advantage.\nKnowledge of analytical techniques and instrumentation is an advantage.\nProficiency in verbal and written English is required.\nWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER\nPersonal Competencies:\nInitiative & Responsibility - acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.\nSystematic Approach - uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.\nAnalysis & Judgement - quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.\nProfessional Expertise - demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.\nEffective Communication - communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.\nConstructive Teamwork - co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive compensation and benefits.\nContinuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.\nCareer development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.\nLeaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.\nA supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.\nA focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.\nPOSITION INFORMATION\nCompany:\nJotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.Contract Type:\nRegularTime Type:\nFull timeCLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):\n15.10.2026WHO WE ARE\nSeeing 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.Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.\nJotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. 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