Automation Lab Scientist: Innovate, Analyze & Improve

tateandlyle; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + Performance Bonus

High-end Insurance coverage

Flexible benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

LinkedIn Learning

Employee Resource Groups membership

Mental health support via EAP/Mental H

Local volunteering opportunities

Business travel

Job summary

Tate & Lyle, a global leader in food ingredients, is seeking a Scientist to support an automated laboratory and contribute to product development and process improvements in Singapore. You will design and execute experiments, analyze data, and maintain safety and instrumentation while collaborating with senior colleagues and project leaders.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, documentation, and cross-functional teamwork, with a hybrid work setup and a focus on safety and quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Instrumentation, Chemical, Bioengineering, or equivalent
• Min of 3 years of relevant industrial experience is required; may be working towards a professional qualification; OR
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Instrumentation, Chemical, Bioengineering with a minimum of 1 year of relevant industrial experience
• Equivalent combinations of education, technical expertise and demonstrated industrial achievements will also be considered
• Evidence of working with physical equipment (reactors, pumps, piping, etc.), systems, or machinery
• Able to convey straightforward technical and non-technical information to audiences that generally understand the subject matter. Communication is normally within the team and closely related teams.
• Provide support to the team.
• Experience with safety procedures, SOPs, LOTO, risk assessments, EHS programs, GMP, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and execution of experiments and/or lab processes to support new product development and process research, ensuring accurate data collection and documentation
• Support data analysis efforts, summarizing findings and contributing to reports for review by senior colleagues and project leaders
• Maintain research equipment and ensure that experiments are conducted safely and in compliance with regulatory guidelines
• Document all research activities and findings accurately, adhering to company standards for record-keeping and data integrity
• Participate in team meetings to discuss project progress, share insights, and collaborate on problem-solving
• Verify and maintain instrumentation, process control loops, safety interlocks, and electrical systems to ensure safe and reliable operation of automated experiments
• Develop and execute a preventive and corrective maintenance program for the automated laboratory to minimize operational downtime
• Support day-to-day operation of automated experimental campaigns, including equipment setup, startup/shutdown, changeovers, cleaning activities, and documentation management
• Responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining engineering safety, SOP, and risk assessment programs for automated laboratory equipment
• EHS Supporting: You must have a safety mindset and work with various stakeholders to assist the company to achieve EHS Excellence.

Skills

Communication

Safety procedures

Team support

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation/Instrumentation/Chemical/Bioengineering or equivalent

Master's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation/Instrumentation/Chemical/Bioengineering with 1 year experience

Equivalent combinations of education, technical expertise and demonstrated industrial achievements

Job description

Tate & Lyle, a global leader in food ingredients, is seeking a Scientist to support an automated laboratory and contribute to product development and process improvements in Singapore. You will design and execute experiments, analyze data, and maintain safety and instrumentation while collaborating with senior colleagues and project leaders.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, documentation, and cross-functional teamwork, with a hybrid work setup and a focus on safety and quality systems.