CHEMIST - R&D

ORAPI APPLIED (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cleaning solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a Product Development Specialist to develop, test, and optimize formulations for cleaners and MRO chemicals. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of formulation chemistry and robust problem-solving skills are essential. This is an opportunity to contribute to sustainable product development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product development in hygiene and cleaning.
• Strong knowledge of formulation chemistry and raw materials.
• Experience with sustainable and eco-friendly product development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and optimize formulations for cleaners and MRO chemicals.
• Conduct lab-scale experiments and scale formulations to production levels.
• Maintain detailed formulation records and specifications.

Skills

Formulation chemistry

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Description / Key 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.

- Collaborate with QC, Regulatory, Production, Sales and Marketing

teams.

- Prepare sample for customer evaluation trials, keep track of all

related info for future reference and follow-up on evaluation

outcome.

- Ensure compliance with GHS, REACH, EPA, OSHA, and other industry

standards in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Dubai and other Asia

regions.

- Maintain detailed formulation and development records,

specifications, and SOPs.

- Support product troubleshooting, reformulation, and customer-

specific custom blends

- Document and report research findings and setting up product

specifications.

- To support product failure investigations, arise from the production

batch or customer complaints.

- Ensure maintenance of good housekeeping in workplaces & comply

with safety and health regulations.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related

field.

- Minimum of 3 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.

- Experience with sustainable and eco-friendly product development.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Strong communication and documentation skills.

Will be advantageous if have

- Familiar with industrial cleaning and maintenance applications

- Familiar with sustainable/green chemistry initiatives

Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.