Analytical Method Scientist – R&D Laboratory

Airbus; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenntag TA Team in Singapore seeks an analytical chemist to develop and validate methods and support formulation and process development for pharma applications.

You will work on benchmarking, data analysis, and technology transfer while maintaining rigorous documentation and compliance. The role requires 2–5 years of experience and strong pharmacopeia knowledge, with cross-functional collaboration across R&D and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical analytical method development.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment e.g. tabletting machine, dissolution and disintegration tester.
• Strong understanding of pharmacopeia guidelines.
• Analytical reasoning, troubleshooting and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate analytical methods per pharmacopeia guidelines.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, formulation optimization, and process development.
• Benchmarking studies on powders and finished products (e.g., tablets).
• Maintain laboratory operations including calibration and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Document lab notebooks, prepare technical reports/data and SOPs.
• Support technology transfer and scale-up from R&D to manufacturing.
• Analyze data using statistical tools, including stability studies.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Ph.D. in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Tabletting machine

Dissolution tester

Disintegration tester

Job description

Brenntag TA Team in Singapore seeks an analytical chemist to develop and validate methods and support formulation and process development for pharma applications.

You will work on benchmarking, data analysis, and technology transfer while maintaining rigorous documentation and compliance. The role requires 2–5 years of experience and strong pharmacopeia knowledge, with cross-functional collaboration across R&D and manufacturing.