Chemist / Associate Chemist

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

Job summary

Element Materials Technology Ltd. is seeking a motivated Chemist to join the Water Chemistry Laboratory in Singapore. You will perform chemical analysis of water and wastewater, prepare samples, and operate/maintain analytical instruments to ensure data quality and compliance with test methods.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, attention to detail, and safe laboratory practices, with opportunities to support method development and reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in a water, wastewater, environmental or analytical chemistry laboratory will be an advantage.
• No experience required
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrument or automated wet chemistry systems.
• Experience with UV-Vis spectrophotometry and other water chemistry instrumentation.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater analytical methods and relevant standards.
• Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical analysis of water, wastewater and environmental samples in accordance with approved test methods, laboratory procedures and relevant standards.
• Carry out sample preparation, digestion, dilution, extraction and other preparation procedures as required.
• Perform routine and non-routine analysis for various water chemistry parameters.
• Ensure samples are properly identified, prepared and analysed within the required turnaround time.
• Review analytical results and identify abnormal or unexpected results for further investigation.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory analytical equipment, including but not limited to Ion Chromatography, TOC Analyzer, Flow Injection Analyzer, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, pH and conductivity meters.
• Perform calibration, quality control checks and document instrument performance.
• Ensure data integrity and traceability of analytical results.

Skills

Chemical analysis

Attention to detail

Lab safety

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

Ion Chromatography

TOC Analyzer

Flow Injection Analyzer

UV-Vis spectrophotometer

pH/Conductivity meters

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for Chemistry / Associate Chemist for testing, sample preparation and delivery/collection of samples and preparation of test reports.

Location will be Tuas Loop

Responsibilities

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated and technically competent Chemist to join our Water Chemistry Laboratory. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing chemical analysis of water, wastewater and related environmental samples, operating and maintaining analytical instruments, ensuring compliance with approved test methods and quality requirements, and supporting laboratory operations.

The role requires a hands-on chemist with good analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage routine testing while maintaining high standards of data quality and laboratory safety.

Key Responsibilities

1. Water & Wastewater Analysis

   Perform chemical analysis of water, wastewater and environmental samples in accordance with approved test methods, laboratory procedures and relevant standards.

   Carry out sample preparation, digestion, dilution, extraction and other preparation procedures as required.

   Perform routine and non-routine analysis for various water chemistry parameters.

   Ensure samples are properly identified, prepared and analysed within the required turnaround time.

   Review analytical results and identify abnormal or unexpected results for further investigation.

2. Analytical Instrumentation

   Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory analytical equipment, including but not limited to:

   Ion Chromatography (IC) – analysis of anions/cations and other ionic parameters.

   Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzer – determination of TOC, TC, TIC and related parameters.

   Flow Injection Analyzer (FIA) – automated determination of parameters such as nutrients and other chemical constituents.

   UV-Vis spectrophotometers.

   pH, conductivity, turbidity and other water quality meters.

   Other analytical instruments used within the Water Chemistry Laboratory.

   Responsibilities include:
   Instrument start-up, calibration, system suitability and routine performance checks.
   Preparation and verification of calibration standards, reagents and QC samples.
   Routine instrument maintenance, cleaning and troubleshooting.
   Monitoring instrument performance and identifying instrument-related issues.
   Maintaining instrument records, maintenance logs and analytical records.
   Liaising with equipment vendors/service engineers for major troubleshooting, servicing and repairs where required.

3. Quality Control & ISO/IEC 17025

   Perform calibration and quality control checks in accordance with approved methods.

   Analyse blanks, duplicates, laboratory control samples, reference materials and other QC samples as applicable.

   Monitor QC performance and investigate QC failures or abnormal trends.

   Ensure all raw data, calculations and analytical results are accurately recorded and traceable.

   Comply with laboratory quality management systems and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.

   Participate in method verification, validation and measurement uncertainty activities where required.

   Assist in investigations relating to non-conforming work, complaints and audit findings.

4. Method Implementation & Development

   Implement new analytical methods and testing parameters.

   Conduct method verification and validation according to laboratory requirements.

   Optimise analytical procedures, instrument conditions and sample preparation techniques.

   Evaluate new analytical technologies and recommend improvements to laboratory methods.

   Prepare and update technical documents, work instructions and analytical procedures.

5. Data Review & Reporting

   Review analytical data for accuracy, completeness and compliance with QC requirements.

   Perform calculations and data interpretation where required.

   Prepare test results and supporting documentation for reporting.

   Ensure data integrity and proper traceability of analytical results.

   Support the preparation and review of laboratory reports.

6. Laboratory Operations & Safety

   Ensure chemicals, reagents, standards and consumables are properly prepared, labelled and stored.

   Monitor inventory and raise requests for chemicals and consumables when required.

   Maintain good laboratory housekeeping and 5S practices.

   Follow Risk Assessments, Safe Work Procedures and laboratory safety requirements.

   Ensure proper handling, storage and disposal of chemicals and laboratory waste.

   Report equipment abnormalities, incidents, spills and unsafe conditions promptly.

7. Team & Operational Support

   Work closely with laboratory technicians and other chemists to ensure efficient sample workflow.

   Provide technical guidance and training to technicians and junior chemists where required.

   Support laboratory workload planning and ensure testing is completed within required turnaround times.

   Participate in internal and external proficiency testing programmes where applicable.

   Support internal and external audits.

   Perform other duties assigned by the Senior Chemist or Laboratory Manager.

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Skills / Qualifications

Degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related discipline.

Relevant experience in a water, wastewater, environmental or analytical chemistry laboratory will be an advantage.

No experience required

Preferred Experience:

Hands-on experience with analytical instrument or automated wet chemistry systems.

Experience with UV-Vis spectrophotometry and other water chemistry instrumentation.

Knowledge of water and wastewater analytical methods and relevant standards.

Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory will be an advantage.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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