R&D Lab Specialist

Airbus; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenntag TA Team in Singapore seeks an analytical chemist to develop and validate methods and support formulation and process development for pharma applications.

You will work on benchmarking, data analysis, and technology transfer while maintaining rigorous documentation and compliance. The role requires 2–5 years of experience and strong pharmacopeia knowledge, with cross-functional collaboration across R&D and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical analytical method development.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment e.g. tabletting machine, dissolution and disintegration tester.
• Strong understanding of pharmacopeia guidelines.
• Analytical reasoning, troubleshooting and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate analytical methods per pharmacopeia guidelines.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, formulation optimization, and process development.
• Benchmarking studies on powders and finished products (e.g., tablets).
• Maintain laboratory operations including calibration and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Document lab notebooks, prepare technical reports/data and SOPs.
• Support technology transfer and scale-up from R&D to manufacturing.
• Analyze data using statistical tools, including stability studies.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Ph.D. in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Tabletting machine

Dissolution tester

Disintegration tester

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Method Development & Validation: Develop and validate analytical methods in accordance to pharmacopeia guidelines
• Formulation/Process Development: Conduct pre-formulation studies, formulation optimization, and process development for solid, liquid, or other pharma application formats
• Benchmarking studies: Conduct comparative studies on powders and finished applications e.g. tablets
• Laboratory Operations: Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate lab notebooks and prepare technical reports/data and SOPs
• Technology Transfer: Support scale-up activities and transfer methods from R&D to manufacturing
• Data Analysis: Use statistical tools and software to analyze and interpret data, including stability studies

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, or related field
• Experience: Generally 2-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical analytical method development
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with lab and analytical equipment e.g. tabletting machine, dissolution and disintegration tester etc
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of pharmacopeia guidelines
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical reasoning, troubleshooting skills, and ability to work in cross-functional teams

Brenntag TA Team

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety.

Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.

As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future. For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com