R&D Chemist (Hygiene | MRO Product Formulations) - Up to $3,500 + Bonus

Search Personnel; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional hygiene solutions company in Singapore is seeking an R&D Chemist to develop and optimize formulations for a range of MRO products. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry and a minimum of 3 years of experience in product formulation, including knowledge of surfactants and regulatory compliance. This permanent position offers a competitive salary up to $3,500 with bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant formulation experience in hygiene or MRO product formulations.
• Solid understanding of surfactants, solvents, and active disinfectant ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale up formulations for hygiene products.
• Evaluate formulations performance under various conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for production.

Skills

Experience with surfactants

Formulation troubleshooting

Knowledge of chemical labeling

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related scientific field

Job description

• Position: R&D Chemist
• Location: Tuas
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday (8am - 5pm)
• Salary (commensurate with experience): Up to $3,500 + Performance Bonus + OT Pay (if required)
• Duration: Permanent
• Industry: Professional hygiene consumables

Main Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale up formulations for professional hygiene & MRO products (e.g., degreasers, disinfectants, detergents, sanitizers, rinse aids, descalers, etc.)
• Evaluate formulations performance & stability under varying environmental and storage conditions
• Research and evaluate raw materials based on performance, cost, environmental impact, and regulatory compliance for potential new ingredients
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA/QC, production, marketing, regulatory affairs) to ensure smooth transition of formulations from lab to production
• Maintain comprehensive formulation documentation, including lab records, product specifications, and change control
• Collaborate with regulatory, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure compliance with local and international standards (e.g., EPA, REACH, GHS, FDA where applicable)
• Troubleshoot product issues and perform root cause analysis for product improvement or customer complaints
• Support customer-specific customization and application trials when required

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry or related scientific field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant formulation experience in hygiene and/or MRO product formulations.
• Solid understanding of surfactants, solvents, builders, chelating agents, preservatives, corrosion inhibitors, and active disinfectant ingredients.
• Familiarity with formulation challenges in different environments (acidic, alkaline, hard water, etc.).
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety compliance requirements (e.g., SDS preparation, chemical labeling, VOC limits, etc.).

Email to: [e-mail] for more information.

Abby Pang

Deputy Consulting Director (APAC)

Reg no.: R2093867

EA No: 13C6684