Laboratory Technician (Contract)

ARKEMA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials manufacturer is seeking a Laboratory Technician for its Jurong Island location. Responsibilities include quality control, conducting laboratory tests, and managing equipment in compliance with HSEQ policies. Ideal candidates will have an NITEC or Diploma in Material Science or Chemistry and knowledge of organic and analytical chemistry. This is a permanent role with a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.

Qualifications

• NITEC or Diploma in Material Science or Chemistry or equivalent.
• Knowledge of organic chemistry and analytical chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of quality products and follow all Quality Control Plans.
• Perform quality checks in a timely manner.
• Document test results accurately and report deviations.
• Investigate anomalies and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Organic chemistry

Analytical chemistry

Microsoft Office

LIMS

SAP

Education

NITEC or Diploma in Material Science or Chemistry

Job description

Overview

Arkema is the leading manufacturer of this unique advanced material, which is very durable, fully recyclable, and is produced 100% from castor oil, a renewable and sustainable raw material. Its applications are many and varied in automotive, sports, consumer electronics, 3D printing/additive manufacturing, bio-textiles, and medical, all of which are experiencing strong growth, particularly in Asia.

Join Arkema and design the materials of tomorrow. We work towards sustainability every day, using our technological breakthroughs to boost our customers’ performance.

DESIGNER OF INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
Work for an international leader in its markets. Arkema is one of the top three global leaders in almost all of our product lines, generating an equal volume of sales in Europe, North America and Asia.

We are inviting passionate individuals to COME and JOIN us. Be part of our team, ARKEMA!

Position: Laboratory Technician

Work Location: Jurong Island

Work Schedule: Permanent 12-hour shift work rotating (8am to 8pm/ 8pm to 8am)

*This is a contract role until June 2026.

OBJECTIVE

• Ensure timely delivery of quality products and follow all Quality Control Plans

Main Job Responsibilities

• Receive, collect and sort samples
• Perform incoming, in-process and outgoing quality checks in a timely manner
• Document all test results accurately and report deviations
• Investigate anomalies
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures
• Follow all Quality Control plans
• Maintain, calibrate, validate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
• Participate, if any, in inspection of installations
• Manage stocks and orders
• Follow up on audit findings
• Upkeep laboratory standards and participate in laboratory improvement initiatives
• Take part in shift handover meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Health, Safety and Environment

• Partake in all HSEQ activities
• Enforce waste management
• Monitor and minimise the environmental impact and energy consumption of laboratory activities
• Participate in risk studies
• Incorporate and apply HSEQ corrective actions
• Comply to HSEQ policies at all times
• Achieve zero LTI
• Participate, if any, in incident reporting

Education and Skills Requirements

Education: NITEC or Diploma in Material Science or Chemistry or equivalent.

Knowledge: Organic chemistry, analytical chemistry

Skills: Microsoft Office, LIMS, SAP

Soft skills: Self-driven team player with good communication skills; able to plan and prioritise