Associate Investigator

Corteva Agriscience; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural science company in Singapore is seeking a Junior Chemist to conduct research and technical support in their R&D laboratory. Responsibilities include developing formulations, investigating product quality concerns, and maintaining laboratory standards. A Chemistry Technical Degree is mandatory, and minimal prior experience is required. The role emphasizes safety and environmental standards in research practices.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but technical experience is a plus.
• Capable of taking action and resolving issues independently.
• Proficient in tools used within the work process.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel formulations and delivery systems.
• Investigate product quality concerns and provide recommendations.
• Prepare formulation samples and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Accurately document all experiments and results.
• Support sample shipping for experimental samples.

Skills

Technical experience in academia or industry

Problem-solving

Proficiency in laboratory tools

Education

Chemistry Technical Degree

B.Sc. degree

Job description

The junior chemist will conduct research across multiple project areas using in-depth knowledge and proactive application of scientific principles, theory and experimental design. The junior chemist will provide technical support in APAC Product Science & Technology R&D laboratory through hands-on experimentation and documentation of results. Additionally, this role has non-laboratory aspects as well involving preparation of documentation to support update in system.

Core Responsibilities:

• Works closely with senior scientists to design and develop novel formulations and delivery systems for new and existing active ingredients through hands-on experimentation.
• Leads the investigation of product quality concerns / issues and troubleshooting of product quality issues at plant level, conducts rework evaluations and provides recommendations to the plant.
• Prepares formulation samples with minimum supervision using standard processing equipment such as bead mills, high shear mixers, air jet mills, blenders etc.
• Independently evaluates formulation samples for physical / chemical properties and is proficient in the use of laboratory instruments such as laser diffraction particle size analyzers, rheometers, density meters, pH meters etc.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and instruments in good working order.
• Reports, discusses and provides solutions for any issues related to the Lab equipment.
• Prepares formulation samples for field trials.
• Keeps the raw materials inventory updated, ensures samples are labeled in compliance with EH&S requirements and disposes of materials with expired shelf-life.
• Maintains laboratory notebook and accurately documents all experiments and results.
• Communicates project status in a timely fashion and immediately raises any issues to the project owner.
• Maintains a high housekeeping standard in the laboratory.
• Supports sample shipping in the importation and exportation of experimental samples and raw materials.
• Understands and follows appropriate EH&S standards, policies and procedures applicable to their job. Leads by example in the area of safety behaviors by promoting safe work habits.

Required Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but technical experience in academia or industry is a plus
• Capable of taking action and resolving issues independently. Performs duties with minimal supervision, actively demonstrates accountability by providing recommendations and or thorough analysis of options for issues/solutions.
• Proficient in tools used within the work process.

Education

• Chemistry Technical Degree mandatory.
• B.Sc. degree is desired.

Discipline

• Typically: Chemistry, Biology, Physics

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit: Accessibility Page for Contact Information

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