Coatings Lab Technician - Product Development (Contract)

RECRUIT EXPRESS SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage for contract staff

Completion bonus (1 month's salary)

14 days annual leave

Job summary

RECRUIT EXPRESS SERVICES PTE. LTD. is seeking a Lab Technician to join the coatings and chemical laboratory team in One-North.

The role supports product development, plant scale-up qualification across multiple plants, and customer sampling with training coordination. Ideal candidates have an ITE or Diploma in Science, Chemistry or Engineering, up to 2 years of lab experience, strong English skills, and familiarity with SAP and MS Office.

Qualifications

• ITE or Diploma in Science / Chemistry / Engineering or a related discipline.
• Candidates with up to about 2 years of experience in a chemical lab environment are welcome to apply; on-the-job training will be provided.
• Good command of English (spoken and written).
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with SAP is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support formulation work, sample preparation, paint characterization, and test reporting
• Operate lab testing equipment independently - high-speed dispermat, viscometers, aging chambers, and digital imaging stations
• Communicate test data to plant QC/Process teams to support new product scale‑up and qualification
• Maintain lab safety and cleanliness in line with 5S standards and the company's Operating Discipline Management System (ODMS), including full compliance with chemical handling, storage, and waste disposal procedures
• Manage sample logistics and support technical training for customers
• Participate actively in site safety programs and laboratory audits

Skills

Lab techniques

English proficiency

MS Office

Education

ITE or Diploma in Science / Chemistry / Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

RECRUIT EXPRESS SERVICES PTE. LTD. is seeking a Lab Technician to join the coatings and chemical laboratory team in One-North.

The role supports product development, plant scale-up qualification across multiple plants, and customer sampling with training coordination. Ideal candidates have an ITE or Diploma in Science, Chemistry or Engineering, up to 2 years of lab experience, strong English skills, and familiarity with SAP and MS Office.