Process Chemist

KANEKA SINGAPORE CO. (PTE) LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company in Singapore is seeking a Process Chemist to design and run experiments that support manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in chemical R&D or manufacturing. Key responsibilities include coordinating technical transfers and ensuring compliance with GMP regulations. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work in a lab environment, as well as the willingness to support critical production campaigns.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related fields with at least 1 year relevant experience.
• Experience in organic synthesis or process chemistry is desirable.
• Willing to work in a manufacturing business field with a combination of lab work.
• Able to work in a chemical laboratory environment and wear required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Design and run experiments and analytical work reflecting manufacturing constraints.
• Coordinate end-to-end technical transfer of new products.
• Support stable production by driving campaign and conducting quality assessments.
• Investigate technical issues during production with root-cause analysis.
• Develop and implement chemical and biocatalytic manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory expectations.

Skills

Biochemistry

Troubleshooting

Organic Synthesis

GMP

Change Control

Manufacturing Processes

Chemical Engineering

Traceability

CAPA

Systems Engineering

Laboratory

Black Belt

Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Process Chemist – KANEKA SINGAPORE CO. (PTE) LTD.

D22 Jurong, Jurong Island, Tuas, SG

Responsibilities

• Design and run experiments and analytical work that reflect chemical and biocatalytic manufacturing constraints, generating data that directly supports commercial campaign decisions, troubleshooting and process robustness.
• Coordinate end-to-end technical transfer of new products, acting as the site focal point to align process intent, critical parameters, impurity strategy, raw‑material/spec changes, and documentation expectations, ensuring readiness for successful site execution.
• Support stable production by driving campaign and conducting quality and technical risk assessments prior to execution.
• Investigate technical issues during production using data‑ and evidence‑based root‑cause analysis and define effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with clear owners, timelines and success criteria.
• Develop, optimise and implement chemical and biocatalytic manufacturing processes for new and existing products, including production scale‑up, process robustness work and management of technology transfers across functions/sites, ensuring processes are practical, controllable and reproducible at commercial scale.
• Ensure process design, changes and technical implementations are aligned with GMP and regulatory expectations, including appropriate documentation, change control, traceability, and quality risk management to support compliant commercial manufacture.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related fields with at least 1 year relevant experience in a chemical R&D or manufacturing setting.
• Experience in organic synthesis or process chemistry is desirable.
• Willing to work in a manufacturing business field with a combination of lab work, research and engineering skills, including infrequent off‑hours/overnight support during critical campaigns.
• Able to work in a chemical laboratory environment and wear required PPE.

Key Skills

• Biochemistry
• Black Belt
• Troubleshooting
• CAPA
• Organic Synthesis
• Manufacturing Processes
• GMP
• Traceability
• Chemistry
• Change Control
• Systems Engineering
• Laboratory
• Manufacturing
• Chemical Engineering