Assistant Chemist (Environment)

Eurofins; Singapore; On-site; SGD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Excellent training

Career prospects

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Eurofins Mechem in Singapore is seeking an entry‑level Lab Technician to learn and perform routine analyses in a compliant laboratory, under supervision. You will document work, maintain study records, operate equipment, and help calibrate instruments while adhering to safety and SOP guidelines.

You will support the lab team with sample receipt, preparation, and general housekeeping, participate in meetings, and assist the Lab Manager in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent.
• Interacts with operational personnel, scientific personnel, and department management.
• Overtime and weekend work as required.

Responsibilities

• Learns to conduct routine analyses in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs, and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Learns how to document work and maintain study documentation and laboratory records.
• Learns how to use laboratory equipment and software appropriate for assigned tasks.
• Learns to carry out testing on all aspects of work and calibration of equipment in the respective section when necessary.
• Learns to highlight abnormalities and discrepancies in the testing, calibration and results.
• Learns to perform the duties of a Quality Officer for the section
• Attends and participates in project meetings.
• Learns to perform peer review of data.
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment. Plans individual workload in coordination with team members.
• General laboratory work like sample receipt and registration, preparation of sample bottles and helping to maintain cleanliness of laboratory, equipment and apparatus.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Assist the Lab Manager/Senior Chemist in all aspects of work in the respective section.
• Demonstrate and promotes the company vision.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent

Job description

• Compensation: SGD 2,200 - SGD 3,000 - monthly

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services.It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to ca. 65,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 950 laboratories in 59 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.9 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learns to conduct routine analyses in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs, and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Learns how to document work and maintain study documentation and laboratory records.
• Learns how to use laboratory equipment and software appropriate for assigned tasks.
• Learns to carry out testing on all aspects of work and calibration of equipment in the respective section when necessary.
• Learns to highlight abnormalities and discrepancies in the testing, calibration and results.
• Learns to perform the duties of a Quality Officer for the section
• Attends and participates in project meetings.
• Learns to perform peer review of data.
• Learns to highlight abnormalities and discrepancies in the testing, calibration and results.
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment. Plans individual workload in coordination with team members.
• General laboratory work like sample receipt and registration, preparation of sample bottles and helping to maintain cleanliness of laboratory, equipment and apparatus.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Assist the Lab Manager/Senior Chemist in all aspects of work in the respective section.
• Demonstrate and promotes the company vision.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirement:

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent
• Interacts with operational personnel, scientific personnel, and department management.
• May work with potentially hazardous materials.
• Overtime and weekend work as required.
• Work requires some standing and sitting for long periods of time, including working within a laboratory hood and standing at a bench top.
• Work requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Entry level are welcome

Additional Information

What we offer:As an employer, we’re keen to look after our people with as much dedication as they look after our patients. That’s why we offer competitive salaries, excellent training and exceptional career prospects. We’re a growing and ambitious company, so there is huge potential here to develop with us and enjoy fantastic rewards in your career.

Your data:
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Eurofins Mechem is an Equal Opportunities Company.