Plating Lab Chemist — Precision Analytics & Process Improvement

Yellow Ribbon; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex Singapore is seeking a Lab Chemist to provide chemical laboratory and analytical support for plating and manufacturing operations. You will monitor plating bath chemistry, perform analyses (titration, pH, conductivity, UV, Hull Cell, ICP‑OES) on diverse materials and contribute to continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will have a chemistry-related degree and 3+ years in a chemical lab, with strong documentation and data analysis skills to support quality and process enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a chemical laboratory, analytical testing, plating, surface treatment or manufacturing process environment.
• Hands‑on experience in chemical analysis and standard laboratory practices, including solution preparation, titration, pH, conductivity and concentration control.
• Ability to analyse laboratory and process data, identify trends and troubleshoot abnormalities.
• Good documentation, technical report-writing and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsible for lab functions. Perform chemical analysis of plating solutions, process chemicals, materials and samples to support manufacturing operations.
• Monitor plating bath chemistry and analytical results, identify abnormal trends and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Perform laboratory testing using applicable analytical techniques and equipment, including titration, pH and conductivity measurement, UV spectroscopy, Hull Cell testing and ICP‑OES.
• Support plating processes such as Nickel, Nickel palladium, Gold, Tin, Silver and other applicable surface‑finishing chemistries.
• Investigate chemical, plating and material‑related abnormalities and participate in root‑cause analysis, troubleshooting and corrective actions.

Skills

Chemical analysis

Titration

pH measurement

Conductivity

UV spectroscopy

ICP-OES

Lab safety

Documentation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering

Tools

Hull Cell

ICP‑OES

UV spectroscopy

SEM‑EDX

GC‑MS

FTIR

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Job description

Molex Singapore is seeking a Lab Chemist to provide chemical laboratory and analytical support for plating and manufacturing operations. You will monitor plating bath chemistry, perform analyses (titration, pH, conductivity, UV, Hull Cell, ICP‑OES) on diverse materials and contribute to continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will have a chemistry-related degree and 3+ years in a chemical lab, with strong documentation and data analysis skills to support quality and process enhancements.