Chemist

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

Job summary

A professional staffing company is seeking a Chemist (MRO Chemicals) in Singapore. The ideal candidate will develop and optimize formulations for cleaners and MRO chemicals, conduct lab-scale experiments, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field and 2 years of relevant experience are required. The position offers a competitive salary of up to $3,800 with bonuses. Interested applicants may email their resume to [e-mail].

Benefits

Performance Bonus

OT Pay if required

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in product development within the hygiene and cleaning industry.
• Strong understanding of formulation chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and optimize formulations for cleaners and MRO chemicals.
• Conduct lab‑scale experiments and scale formulations to production levels.
• Select appropriate raw materials based on performance and regulatory criteria.
• Perform product stability and safety testing.
• Maintain detailed formulation records and specifications.

Skills

Formulation chemistry knowledge

Experience in product development

Knowledge of raw materials

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, 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

Email to: [e-mail] for more information.

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.