Coatings Lab Technician — Product Development & Scale-Up

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage provided for kontrq

Completion bonus equivalent to 1 month

14 days annual leave

Job summary

Recruit Express Services Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a Lab Technician to support coating product development and plant scale-up qualification across multiple sites.

This one-year contract (renewable) offers exposure to formulation work, sample preparation, and test reporting in a global coatings/manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates have an ITE or Diploma in Science/Chemistry/Engineering with up to 2 years of lab experience, good English, and basic Office skills.

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; 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 testing

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

SAP familiarity

Education

ITE or Diploma in Science / Chemistry / Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Recruit Express Services Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a Lab Technician to support coating product development and plant scale-up qualification across multiple sites.

This one-year contract (renewable) offers exposure to formulation work, sample preparation, and test reporting in a global coatings/manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates have an ITE or Diploma in Science/Chemistry/Engineering with up to 2 years of lab experience, good English, and basic Office skills.