Chemist (MRO Chemicals | All Welcome | Work in SG) - Up to SGD 3,500 + Bonus

SEARCH PERSONNEL PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional hygiene company is seeking a Chemist for their Tuas location. The role involves developing and optimizing formulations for cleaners and MRO chemicals. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and at least 2 years of experience in product development. A strong knowledge of formulation chemistry and safety regulations is required. The position offers a salary up to $3,800 with performance bonuses and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in product development in hygiene and cleaning.
• Strong knowledge of formulation chemistry and raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and optimize formulations for cleaners and MRO chemicals.
• Conduct lab-scale experiments and scale formulations to production.
• Select appropriate raw materials based on performance criteria.

Skills

Formulation chemistry knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Position: Chemist (MRO Chemicals)

Location: Tuas (walking distance from Tuas Crescent MRT)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (8am - 5pm)

Salary (commensurate with experience): Up to $3,800 + Performance Bonus + OT Pay (if required)

Duration: Permanent

Industry: Professional hygiene consumables

Main Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and optimize formulations for cleaners and MRO chemicals
• Conduct lab‑scale experiments and scale formulations to pilot and production levels
• Select appropriate raw materials based on performance, cost, compatibility, and regulatory criteria
• Perform and document product stability/shelf‑life, performance, compatibility, and safety testing
• Prepare sample for customer evaluation trials, keep track of all related info for future reference and follow‑up on evaluation outcome
• Maintain detailed formulation and development records, specifications, and SOPs
• Support product troubleshooting, reformulation, and customer‑specific custom blends
• Support product failure investigations arising from the production batch or customer complaints
• Ensure maintenance of good housekeeping in workplaces & comply with safety and health regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• Possess 2 years of experience in product development within the hygiene and cleaning industry as well as maintenance, repair, overhaul industries
• Strong knowledge of formulation chemistry and raw materials

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Thank you for your interest in this position. Our shortlisting period is 3 working days. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration. If you do not receive communication from us within this timeframe, it’s likely that your application has not been shortlisted by our client. In such cases, we recommend that you continue your job search to maximize your opportunities. We wish you all the best and should we have any suitable roles that match your experiences/ qualifications/ preferences, we will reach out to you.