Chemical Lab Supervisor [ Manual Testing & Wet Chemistry ]

THE SUPREME HR ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR advisory firm in Singapore is seeking a QC Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily laboratory operations. The candidate should have a diploma or degree in a chemical related field and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in laboratory testing with a strong ability to supervise a team. This role involves coordinating team activities and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Competitive salary package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience in Laboratory Testing.
• Ability to supervise and lead a team of Laboratory Assistants.
• Good understanding of testing equipment such as GC, AAS, and Auto-titrator.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities of the laboratory team.
• Assign tasks to ensure effective use of team resources.
• Troubleshoot and investigate quality issues.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Laboratory Testing (Wet Chemistry)

Understanding of laboratory equipment (GC, AAS, etc.)

Education

Diploma or Degree in Chemical related field

Job description

QC Laboratory Supervisor [ Manual Testing ]

• Working hours: 8 am to 4.30 pm (Mon-Fri)
• Work location: Jurong Island (Transport provided at Jurong East)
• Salary: $4000 - $5200 + $200 site allowance + AWS + VB + 15 Days AL

Requirements:

1. Diploma or Degree in Chemical related field.
2. Minimum 5 years’ hands‑on experience in Laboratory Testing (Wet Chemistry)
3. Ability to supervise and lead a team of Laboratory Assistants.
4. Good understanding of laboratory equipment such as GC, AAS, Auto‑titrator, NIR etc
5. Experience of Manual Testing [ Automated testing is not suitable for this role ]

Responsibilities:

The QC Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of the laboratory and ensure compliance to operating standards.

• Coordinate the day‑to‑day activities of a team of Laboratory Assistants who check, test, and inspect raw material, goods in process and finished products.
• Prioritize and assign tasks to ensure that team’s resources are used effectively, and that work schedules and targets are met.
• Assists QC Manager in classification of final product and reworked lots.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and investigating quality issues, implement improvement from Analysis gap study.
• Monitor in‑process samples, liaison with production teams for preventive & corrective actions.
• Prepare activity and progression reports so recurring problems, either with the quality of the product or the reliability of testing procedures, can be identified and addressed.
• Monitor the performance of staff, equipment and laboratory processes to ensure quality control system effectiveness and efficiency.
• Preparation of quality and budget reports and updates.
• Training of all lab assistants and shift technicians assigned to laboratory work.
• Supervise and coach team members.
• Supports QC department functions onsite and off‑site as necessary.