Assistant/QC Chemist

Vitablend Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Região Norte; On-site; BRL 166,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitablend Asia Pacific Pte Ltd is seeking a QC Chemist / QC Assistant Chemist to support the Singapore QC laboratory. You will perform chemical, physical and microbiological testing, prepare samples, and maintain records under guidance from the QC Manager.

The role requires 2+ years in QC or a lab setting, with attention to detail and capability to work with instruments such as HPLC. Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and Excel is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Food Science or a related discipline.
• NITEC/Higher NITEC candidates with relevant laboratory experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, physical and microbiological testing using approved methods.
• Prepare samples, reagents and standards; document test results accurately.
• Monitor testing priorities and turnaround times; escalate delays or out-of-spec results.
• Maintain lab readiness, calibration, maintenance and records.
• Support QC Technicians and provide backup to QC Exec/Manager when required.
• Follow GMP, food safety and HACCP requirements; maintain SOPs and test methods.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Documentation

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Chemistry degree

NITEC/Higher NITEC

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Vitablend (Part of Barentz)

Vitablend strives to contribute to better food and feed, for better health and lives, through developing and producing outstanding Nutritional premixes and Antioxidant systems.

The Nutritional premixes improve the life of people, for instance in infant nutrition, everyday nutrition, or specialized nutrition for the elderly.

The Antioxidant systems protect food, feed, and personal care products, supporting a good, healthy life through a better shelf life.

To achieve this, we take science as the foundation and the benchmark of what we are doing.

With scientifically proven formulations, clean-room liquid blending, dry blending, and spray drying Vitablend delivers scientifically proven results – in the products and in the final applications.

Vitablend has three states of the art production facilities: One in the Netherlands, one in the US and one in Singapore and is part of the Barentz group.

Vitablend. Science for life. For more information, visit:http://www.vitablend.nl

About the Role

We are looking for a QC Chemist / QCAssistant Chemist to support the daily operations of our Singapore QClaboratory under the guidance of the QC Manager.

You will perform testing of raw materials,semi-finished products and finished goods, maintain laboratory equipment andrecords, and manage chemicals and laboratory waste. You will also support QCTechnicians and provide backup to the QC Executive and QC Manager whenrequired.

The level of technical responsibility andindependent work will depend on your experience, competency and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, physical and, where applicable, microbiological testing using approved methods.
• Prepare samples, reagents and standards; calculate, verify and document test results accurately.
• Monitor testing priorities and turnaround times, and **escalate** delays or abnormal/OOS results promptly.
• Maintain laboratory readiness, equipment calibration, preventive maintenance and related records.
• Support and guide QC Technicians in testing, equipment use, sample preparation and laboratory housekeeping.
• Manage chemical and reagent storage, stock control, safety documentation and laboratory waste disposal.
• Follow laboratory safety, food safety, GMP and relevant FSSC 22000/HACCP requirements.
• Maintain and improve SOPs, test methods and work instructions, and support audits and corrective actions.
• Support QC documentation, including Certificates of Analysis, release records and other QC reports.
• Provide backup support to the QC Executive and QC Manager within your training and delegated authority.

About You

• Diploma or Degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Food Science or a related discipline. NITEC/Higher NITEC candidates with relevant laboratory experience may also be considered.
• At least 2 years of relevant QC or laboratory experience, preferably in food ingredients, nutritional premixes, food manufacturing or a related industry.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory testing, result calculation, documentation and equipment operation.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety, GMP and food safety requirements; FSSC 22000/HACCP experience is an advantage.
• Experience with HPLC or other analytical instruments is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and ability to manage priorities independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularlyExcel.