Lab Analyst

Takasago International (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Takasago International (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking an Analytical Lab Technician to support the in-house analytical lab for flavours and related products. You will help conduct tests on materials, assist in GCMS analyses, and ensure documentation and procedures meet our quality standards.

We value basic chemistry knowledge, good communication, and 1–2 years of relevant experience. The role emphasizes proper lab maintenance, safety, and collaboration with Flavour R&D teams.

Qualifications

• Basic sensory skills.
• Basic Chemistry knowledge.
• Basic laboratory procedures and methodology.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• At least 1-2 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of the analytical laboratory to conduct tests on materials, plants and natural fruits.
• Conduct analysis of flavours and market products on the GCMS through various extraction and separation techniques.
• Provide support to Flavour R&D where test and extraction technique is required.
• Review of all laboratory results, project reports and presentations.
• Assist in the establishment of standard operating procedures to ensure quality system in the Analytical Lab which is compliant to Company’s standards and procedures.
• Maintain system documentation and change requirement in accordance with Company’s standards and procedures.
• Responsible for the proper function and maintenance of all equipment at the Analytical Lab.
• Coordinate and assist in stock maintenance and management of analytical chemicals/solvents and laboratory supplies to ensure smooth and efficient management of the Analytical Lab.
• Ensure analytical chemicals/solvents raw materials are stored correctly to ensure quality and safety. Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Review and keep abreast of current trends and methodologies in analytical testing.
• Adhere to laboratory safety, material handling, and workplace health & safety regulations at all times, ensuring compliance with company safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Sensory skills

Chemistry basics

Lab procedures

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience 1-2 years

Job description

About Us

Established over a hundred years ago, Takasago is a global leading company in the flavour and fragrance industry, having developed flavours and fragrances for some of the world’s most successful manufacturers of foods, beverages, fine fragrances, home, and personal care products.

For over 35 years, we have been a leading industrial producer of L-Menthol, using our core technology, asymmetric synthesis.
This technology enables us to produce unique, novel, and nature-identical aroma ingredients, and in addition, to manufacture pharmaceutical intermediates, functional materials, and other fine chemicals.

Takasago Group maintains offices, production sites, and R&D centers in twenty-seven countries and regions.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of the analytical laboratory to conduct test on materials, plants and natural fruits.
• Conduct analysis of flavours and market products on the GCMS through various extraction and separation techniques.
• Provide support to Flavour R&D where test and extraction technique is required.
• Review of all laboratory results, project reports and presentations.
• Assist in the establishment of standard operating procedures to ensure quality system in the Analytical Lab which is compliance to Company’s standards and procedures.
• Maintain system documentation and change requirement in accordance with Company’s standards and procedures.
• Responsible for the proper function and maintenance of all equipment at the Analytical Lab.
• Coordinate and assist in stock maintenance and management of analytical chemicals/solvents and laboratory supplies to ensure smooth and efficient management of the Analytical Lab.
• Ensure analytical chemicals/solvents raw materials are stored correctly to ensure quality and safety.Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Review and keep abreast of current trends and methodologies in analytical testing.
• Adhere to laboratory safety, material handling, and workplace health & safety regulations at all times, ensuring compliance with company safety standards and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Basic sensory skills
• Basic Chemistry
• Basic laboratory procedures and methodology
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• At least 1-2 year of relevant experience