Lab Technologist

Gradiant; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant is seeking a Lab Technologist for its water and wastewater testing laboratory. The role focuses on operating and maintaining analytical instruments and performing tests per standard protocols to ensure data quality.

The candidate will bring at least 2 years of hands-on experience in environmental water testing, solid water chemistry knowledge, and strong adherence to laboratory practices to support internal teams and external clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science/Analytical Chemistry or related science.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience operating water analytics instruments.
• Strong water chemistry knowledge, GLP/QA-QC understanding, and competency requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and resolve issues independently.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and deliver results within tight timelines.
• Proactive team player and able to collaborate with the laboratory team.
• Good proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Operate water analytical equipment and perform tests per EPA/APHA/USEPA methods.
• Support routine and urgent water analysis requests with required turnaround times.
• Prepare sampling bottles, preservatives, reagents, labels, sampling kits for water sampling.
• Ensure analytical equipment is well maintained; troubleshoot and liaise with contractors as needed.
• Perform quality checks and assist method verification/validation and matrix testing research.
• Interface with lab researchers on samples, status, and testing requirements.
• Maintain lab records: instrument maintenance, inventory, raw data, SDS.
• Participate in lab housekeeping and safety inspections; attend safety briefings.
• Handle administrative tasks: supplier communications, quotations, and purchase requisitions.

Skills

Water chemistry knowledge

GLP/QA-QC understanding

Troubleshoot instrumentation

Independent worker

Time management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Ion Chromatography (IC)

ICP-OES

TOC analyzer

Hach titration

Job description

Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment, powered by the top minds in water, Gradiant serves mission-critical operations across essential industries including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Founded at MIT and headquartered in Boston, Gradiant employs more than 1,400 professionals worldwide.

About the role

We are looking for a Lab Technologist for our water and wastewater testing laboratory. Candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining various analytical instruments and experimental testing according to various standard protocols. Candidates should have minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience working in environmental water and wastewater laboratories, including technical competency, strong water chemistry knowledge and good laboratory practices mindset.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operating all water analytical equipment like Ion Chromatography (IC), Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICPOES), Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analyzer & lab bench water testing such as Hach and titrations that compliance of recognize standard procedure such as EPA, APHA or USEPA method.
• To support routine and urgent water analysis requests from internal R&D/project teams, site teams, and external clients while meeting required turnaround times.
• To support site and project teams by preparing sampling bottles, preservatives, reagents, labels, sampling kits and other materials required for water sampling activities.
• To ensure all analytical equipment are well maintained by daily operational maintenance, troubleshooting as well as liaising with relevant contractors if necessary.
• Consistency performs testing quality check to ensure all testing results are delivered correctly as well as support in method verification and method validation and research of different water matrix testing.
• Interface with lab researchers on sample submissions, job status, testing requirements, and discussion on solution for any discrepancies of the results.
• Maintain and upkeep all laboratory records such as instrument maintenance records, water inventory records, instruments raw data, SDS and any relevant documents.
• Actively participate in lab housekeeping, safety inspection and attend safety sharing lead by the safety officer and committee members.
• Any other administrative work such as communicating with lab supplier, requesting quotation and purchase requisition.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science/ Analytical Chemistry, or a related science discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience operating and maintaining water analytics instruments.
• Strong water chemistry knowledge, GLP/QA-QC understanding, and expected competency requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and resolve issues independently.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and deliver results within tight timelines.
• Proactive team player and able to collaborate with the laboratory team members.
• Good proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.