Lab Technician

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Control the product quality according to specifications by testing and analysing to ensure that the products are in accordance with relevant specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Apply specific application and sample requests promptly to ensure efficient work and timely task completion
• Analyse samples according to the given methods and compare results with specifications
• Perform routine inspections and tests on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods
• Issue Certificates of Analysis (CoA), distribute them to relevant parties, and ensure proper documentation and filing
• Store retained samples and remove expired samples according to the defined schedule
• Ensure that instruments and laboratory equipment are calibrated according to defined standards
• Assist with maintaining and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and follow up on KPIs as agreed
• Follow and maintain the regulations of ISO, 5S and HSEQ to uphold a safe, organized, and compliant working environment
• Assist with application training for both internal and external activities
• Prepare quality reports and supporting documents for relevant departments and annual audits under QCVN and TCVN requirements
• Follow and support the test report process at third-party laboratories
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the line manager.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualifications:

• University degree in Chemistry or Materials Technology.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in the Paints/Coatings industry, and familiarity with ISO standards and HSE regulations will be considered a strong advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer applications

Personal qualities:

• Detail-oriented, proactive, with a strong sense of teamwork and a genuine eagerness to learn.
• Good communication skills in both Vietnamese and English.
• Willingness to travel for site testing when required.

What we offer:

• An international and professional working environment.
• Opportunities to work with Regional and Global team.
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• Attractive compensation and benefits (13th month salary, performance bonus, allowances, etc.).
• Engagement activities (Outing, Teambuilding, Family Day, Sport Day, etc.).
• Healthcare for self and your family members.
• Overall health (Physical health, Mental health and Social health) programs and activities.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Paints Vietnam Co. Ltd.

Contract Type:

Work Experience/Student

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

15.05.2026

WHO WE ARE

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 2,000 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 Vietnam has been established since 1994, with its first production facility from 1998. As one of the most visible Norwegian brands with long establishment, Jotun Vietnam operates in 4 segments with high and consistent quality products including Decorative Paints with unique Multicolor technology, and Performance Coatings comprising of Marine, Protective and Powder Coatings. Our major strength is providing customers with a Single Source Solution for all their coating needs. The largest single abroad investment by Jotun Group which is the new and modern factory, started to operate in year 2021; demonstrating Jotun's long-term development strategy in the market. At Jotun Vietnam, we believe that people are our most important asset and therefore, we have been focusing on developing our employees’ competence and offering them opportunities to make differences and make their marks.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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