Key responsibilities :

• Understand the customer need and application background, develop the laboratory test program, interpret lab test results, edit and release the final report in compliance with company in-house guidelines and processes.
• Communicate with requestors (EM internal users) in Asia Pacific to understand their questions and concerns prior to project initiation;
• Work with technicians and prioritize work to complete basic analytical tests. Coordinate with third party labs when external testing is required;
• Collect all testing results, including advanced analysis and other testing. Analyze the results and data as well as the customer application information to draw a conclusion to requestor’s questions or concerns;
• Write the comprehensive final report for the project including background, all analysis as well as a conclusion to answer requestor’s questions or concerns on their in-service lubricant;
• Responsible for corrective action and continuous improvement of lab operation and initiatives;
• Responsible for the roles in lab quality management systems (QP&G, ISO17025).

Required skills and knowledge :

• Bachelor degree or above in chemical relevant majors;
• Solid experience in machinery failure analysis and problem solving techniques;
• Working knowledge of advanced analytical techniques;
• Ability to keep abreast of, and advise management of laboratory requirements;
• Expert knowledge of analytical methods and instrumentation used in all laboratory areas, and the ability to pass this knowledge on to others;
• Ability to liaise with supplier representatives and keep abreast of latest analytical technology;
• Motivation, adaptability, and strong commitment to quality, integrity and safety;
• English language skill especially written skill.