R&D Specialist (Wood Coating)

Purposes:

This role will be responsible for the development, evaluation, and technical support of wood coating products, working closely with Technical Service, Sales, and Production teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer and business requirements.

Develop, modify, and evaluate wood coating formulations in line with innovation roadmaps, sustainability objectives, and cost targets.

Conduct laboratory testing using analytical instruments including FTIR, GC, XRF, UV machines, and Taber Abraser; maintain 5S standards in the Wood lab.

Evaluate new raw materials and liaise with suppliers to identify alternatives, ensuring compliance with MOC and hazardous chemical (HC) material restrictions.

Collaborate with Technical Service and Sales teams on customer visits and provide product-related technical support.

Manage LWR projects and support Key Customer (KC) initiatives from formulation through to scale-up.

Monitor first-batch production of new formulations and ensure quality and consistency during technology transfer.

Prepare and maintain Product Data Sheets (PDS) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for new and existing products.

Identify and implement Value Engineering (VE) opportunities across wood finishes products.

Contribute to team knowledge sharing, capability building, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Other tasks assigned by line manager.

Bachelor's degree or above in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Proficient in written and spoken English.

Minimum 5 years of experience as a chemist specializing in wood coatings, with tracked experience development on wood finish coating systems: AC, WB, PU, UV or NC.

Ability to independently troubleshoot product and application issues.

Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Proactive learner with a strong capability to acquire and apply new technical knowledge to support innovation and business growth.

Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Ngành nghề: Hóa học, Đồ gỗ, Quản lý chất lượng (QA/QC)

Kinh nghiệm: 5 Năm

Cấp bậc: Trưởng nhóm / Giám sát

Hình thức: Nhân viên chính thức

Địa điểm: Đồng Nai