Lead Chemist: Lab Ops & Method Development

Sembcorp Industries Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sembcorp Industries Ltd seeks a Laboratory Operations Lead to ensure the laboratory is available for water sample analysis and to develop, review, and maintain laboratory resources.

The role requires a Chemistry degree (or related science/engineering degree) and at least 2 years in analytical labs, preferably in accredited settings. You will lead analysts, manage documents, and drive digitalization to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry preferred; other science/engineering degrees with relevant lab experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in analytical laboratory testing/management environment.
• Working experience in an accredited laboratory is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of analysts to perform daily laboratory operations including organization of sample for analysis, results verifications, and timely release of reports.
• Management of laboratory documents and resources to ensure compliance to accreditation standards (ISO14001, and ISO45001) and Singapore Standards (SS).
• Conduct the method development for new / modified analysis to ensure method suitability, method validation, uncertainty estimation, and overall measurement traceability.
• Assist laboratory preparation for internal & external audits, and proficiency testing (PT) checks.
• Management of laboratory inventory and equipment to ensure continuous availability – consumables / spare-parts procurement, equipment calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance planning.
• Provide orientation & training to Lab analysts on analysis methods, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Identify and drive digitalization initiatives to increase laboratory operational efficiency and productivity.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Independent, self-initiated

Attention to detail

Lab operation familiarity

Innovative and eager to learn

Education

Degree in Chemistry preferred

Other science/engineering degree with lab experience acceptable

Job description

Sembcorp Industries Ltd seeks a Laboratory Operations Lead to ensure the laboratory is available for water sample analysis and to develop, review, and maintain laboratory resources.

The role requires a Chemistry degree (or related science/engineering degree) and at least 2 years in analytical labs, preferably in accredited settings. You will lead analysts, manage documents, and drive digitalization to improve efficiency.