Analytical (Engnr/Chmst/S

Avient Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Avient Corporation in Singapore seeks a Chemist to lead analytical and testing activities in our laboratory, oversee daily operations, ensure data integrity, and maintain instrumentation across diverse techniques for polymeric materials, additives, and pigments.

You will design experiments, validate methods, collaborate with R&D, QC and production, train technicians, and translate results into actionable insights for product development and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in chemistry or related field with 2–3 years of experience.
• Fresh Bachelor graduates welcome.
• Proven expertise operating analytical instruments and data analysis.
• Hands-on in HPLC, wet chemistry, and polymeric materials analysis.
• Biocompatibility testing knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical activities in the Characterization Laboratory and manage instrumentation.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot HPLC, FTIR, DSC, TGA, XRF and related tools.
• Design and perform wet chemistry experiments including titrations and solvent extraction.
• Analyze data and translate results into actionable insights for product development and failure analysis.
• Develop, validate, and implement new analytical methods per requirements and regulatory standards.
• Create documentation and work instructions for laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate with Technology, QC, and production teams.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Data analysis

HPLC operation

Wet chemistry

Polymeric materials analysis

Pigments & additives analysis

Communication skills

Instrument maintenance

Biocompatibility testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma

Tools

HPLC

FTIR

DSC

TGA

XRF

Job description

Job Description

The Chemist will lead the analytical and testing activities in our analytical laboratory. The successful candidate will work in the laboratory and be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring data integrity, maintaining instrumentation, and driving analytical excellence across a range of techniques for polymeric materials, various additives and pigments, including chemical & spectroscopic analysis, thermal testing and more.

Job Description

The Chemist will lead the analytical and testing activities in our analytical laboratory. The successful candidate will work in the laboratory and be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring data integrity, maintaining instrumentation, and driving analytical excellence across a range of techniques for polymeric materials, various additives and pigments, including chemical & spectroscopic analysis, thermal testing and more.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all analytical activities within the Characterization Laboratory, including operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced instrumentation HPLC, FTIR, DSC, TGA, XRF, and additional analytical tools as required
• Design and execute testing experiments including wet chemistry operations like titrations & solvent extraction, perform data analysis, and translate results into actionable insights to support product development, failure analysis, and reverse engineering efforts
• Develop, validate, and implement new analytical methods according to product development requirement and in compliance with regulatory standards
• Create and maintain documentation including testing reports, and work instruction procedures for laboratory equipment
• Collaborate with Technology, QC, and production teams to support product development and quality assurance
• Train and mentor technicians in daily routine work

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma holder with 2-3 years’ experience in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or related field
• Fresh Bachelor graduates are welcome to apply as well
• Proven expertise in operating analytical instruments and strong data analytical skills
• Strong foundation in chemistry with hands-on experience in HPLC operation, wet chemistry techniques, and instrument-based analysis of polymeric materials, additives, and pigments
• Knowledge in biocompatibility testing will be an added advantage
• Effective communication skills with all levels of employment both verbally and in writing