Laboratory Operations Lead – Polymers & QA

Mitsui Chemicals Group (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsui Elastomers Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a Lab Analyst to plan and oversee daily laboratory activities for TAFMER and EPR products. You will ensure SOP-adherent testing, calibration, and maintenance across the lab, while maintaining safety and inventory controls in the plant environment.

The role requires a chemistry background with 5+ years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and strong communication and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related discipline is required.
• Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline with at least 5 years of relevant experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily analysis for laboratory technicians.
• Ensure daily planned work is executed.
• Ensure testing is performed in accordance to approved Laboratory SOPs.
• Schedule and conduct calibration and preventive maintenance for all Laboratory equipment.
• Maintain all Laboratory equipment.
• Perform laboratory inventory control and ensure lab consumables and spare parts are available.
• Uphold Laboratory safety practices and housekeeping.
• Provide laboratory SOPs training to new staff.
• Conduct shipment and in-process training and qualification per approved SOPs.
• Provide testing support and undertake other assignments during lab projects, production trials and ad-hoc activities in the plant.
• Support other duties as directed by immediate superior.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Self-motivated

Overtime readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

Diploma in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mitsui Elastomers Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a Lab Analyst to plan and oversee daily laboratory activities for TAFMER and EPR products. You will ensure SOP-adherent testing, calibration, and maintenance across the lab, while maintaining safety and inventory controls in the plant environment.

The role requires a chemistry background with 5+ years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and strong communication and MS Office skills.