Associate Chemist

Element Materials Technology Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials technology firm in Singapore seeks an Associate Chemist to join their operations team. This role involves performing a variety of routine and non-routine testing tasks and ensuring accurate results. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Chemistry, proficiency in various laboratory equipment, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include leading the team, maintaining quality assurance, and establishing new lab capabilities based on client demand. This position requires a solid understanding of laboratory safety and testing concepts.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety.
• In-depth understanding of testing concepts.
• Ability to analyze and compile testing data.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine testing assignments.
• Provide technical training to new hires.
• Establish new lab capabilities based on demand.
• Lead the team to ensure timely task delivery.
• Maintain quality assurance and SAC certification.

Skills

GCMS

GC-FID

FTIR

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

IC

EDXRF

TGA

Arc Spark operation

Laboratory safety knowledge

Computer skills

Education

Diploma in Chemistry

Job description

Element has an opportunity for an Associate Chemist to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Engineer position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under minimal direct supervision. The engineer position must be proficient in a number of core business and technical skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

• Competent in GCMS, GC-FID, FTIR, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, IC, EDXRF, TGA, Arc Spark operation. Able to provide guidance on equipment troubleshooting and offer technical training to new hire.
• Well trained on laboratory accreditation management system (ISO 17025 : 2017), capable in new method development and ability of method validation of in-house method.
• Establish new capability for the lab based on client/project/market demand.
• Lead the team to deliver the routine/daily task on time.
• Responsible for the quality assurance and maintaining the SAC certification.

Requirement

• Diploma in Chemistry or relevant qualification.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety.
• Preferred significant field experience leading to comparable engineering knowledge, competencies and skill.
• In-depth understanding of testing concepts.
• Ability to analyze and compile testing data from the tests performed.
• Possess strong computer skills.
• Basic Mathematical Skills. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus.