R&D Chemist - Analytical Methods & Lab Leadership

Manfield Employment Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manfield Employment Services Pte Ltd is recruiting an R&D Chemist for a leading global polymer solutions manufacturer in Singapore. You will oversee analytical activities in the lab and ensure efficient testing, data integrity, and compliance with quality systems.

Requirement: Bachelor in Chemical Engineering or equivalent, and 3–5 years of relevant experience. You will work with R&D, Quality Control, Manufacturing and Engineering to support product development, process improvements, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in a similar industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate analytical and characterization activities within the laboratory, ensuring efficient operation of testing and evaluation processes.
• Perform operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance verification of analytical instruments such as chromatographic, thermal, spectroscopic, and biocompatibility testing systems.
• Design, optimize, qualify, and deploy analytical methodologies to support R&D, development, and product lifecycle requirements while meeting regulatory and quality expectations.
• Analyze experimental results, derive conclusions, and communicate findings through technical reports and presentations.
• Prepare, review, and maintain laboratory documentation including test protocols, analytical reports, SOPs, and equipment work instructions.
• Coordinate and monitor instrument calibration, qualification, and validation schedules to ensure compliance and readiness.
• Uphold laboratory safety standards, quality management, and good documentation practices per guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development, process improvement, and quality initiatives.
• Administer laboratory resources by managing inventories of chemicals, reference materials, consumables, and calibration supplies.
• Provide technical guidance and competency development for laboratory personnel.

Education

Bachelor in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Manfield Employment Services Pte Ltd is recruiting an R&D Chemist for a leading global polymer solutions manufacturer in Singapore. You will oversee analytical activities in the lab and ensure efficient testing, data integrity, and compliance with quality systems.

Requirement: Bachelor in Chemical Engineering or equivalent, and 3–5 years of relevant experience. You will work with R&D, Quality Control, Manufacturing and Engineering to support product development, process improvements, and