Assistant Chemist (Oil & Chemical)

EUROFINS MECHEM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory services company in Singapore is seeking candidates for a laboratory position focused on conducting analyses and maintaining laboratory standards. Ideal for entry-level candidates with a diploma in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry. Responsibilities include routine testing, data documentation, and assisting senior staff. The role involves working in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a diploma in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent.
• Entry-level candidates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine analyses in compliance with protocols and guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of laboratory and equipment.
• Assist the Lab Manager/Senior Chemist as needed.

Skills

Ability to conduct routine analyses

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

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

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• 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.
• Learns to plan assigned workload on a daily basis and effectively schedule multiple assignments.
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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