Analytical Chemist

Advanced Flavors & Fragrances; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flavor company in Singapore is seeking a skilled analytical leader to enhance flavor product development through advanced GCMS analysis and methodology development. You will support R&D by providing analytical insights and conducting competitive analysis. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Chemistry or Food Science and 3–5 years of experience with GCMS operations. This role promises innovative projects within a dynamic, modern lab environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Modern analytical lab facilities

Diverse flavor applications across F&B categories

Qualifications

• 3‑5 years hands‑on experience with GCMS operation.
• Strong understanding of chromatography and mass spectrometry principles.
• Ability to interpret complex chromatograms and spectral data.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical profiling of flavor systems using GCMS and complementary techniques.
• Operate and maintain GCMS for compound analysis.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for complex flavor matrices.

Skills

GCMS operation

Chromatography principles

Mass spectrometry

Compound identification

Flavor chemistry

Analytical insights

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Food Technology, or related field

Tools

GCMS

HPLC

Job description

Advanced Flavors & Fragrances – Kampong Ubi

You’ll lead analytical profiling of flavor systems using GCMS and complementary techniques to support our R&D and product development initiatives. This includes competitive benchmarking, reformulation projects for cost optimization, quality standardization, and technical problem‑solving for clients.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate and maintain GCMS (and HPLC where applicable) for volatile and non‑volatile compound analysis
• Develop and validate analytical methods for complex flavor matrices
• Identify and quantify key flavor compounds using spectral libraries and retention indices
• Provide analytical insights to guide reformulation and product development
• Conduct competitive product analysis to support innovation strategy
• Partner with flavorists and R&D to translate analytical data into actionable recommendations
• Maintain instrument qualification, calibration, and QC protocols
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal teams and clients

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Food Technology, or related field
• 3‑5 years hands‑on GCMS operation experience (Agilent, Thermo, Shimadzu, or similar)
• Strong understanding of chromatography principles and mass spectrometry
• Experience with NIST/Wiley libraries and compound identification
• Knowledge of flavor chemistry and aroma compounds
• Ability to interpret complex chromatograms and spectral data

Preferred:

• Experience in F&F, food manufacturing, or related industry
• Familiarity with sensory‑analytical correlation
• HPLC, GC‑O (olfactometry), or other analytical techniques
• Experience with method development and validation

What Sets You Apart:

• You’ve worked with competitive product analysis before
• You understand the commercial side – how analytical data drives business decisions
• You can communicate technical findings to non‑technical stakeholders
• You’re comfortable working independently and managing priorities

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Modern analytical lab facilities
• Work with diverse flavor applications across F&B categories