R&D Specialist {hkhdv}

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Transport

Transport allowance $120 if own car

Job summary

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte. Ltd. invites applications for an R&D Specialist based in Tuas.

The role requires a PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 5+ years in specialty chemical manufacturing, oil & gas, or water treatment, and it includes a transport allowance if you have your own vehicle. Responsibilities cover developing and optimizing waste treatment and recovery processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving lab capabilities, process development, and safety

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 5+ years in specialty chemical manufacturing, oil & gas, or water treatment.
• Experience in waste treatment processes and process optimization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and optimize treatment and handling processes for existing, new, and unknown waste streams.
• Design and implement resource recovery processes from waste streams to enhance sustainability.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to identify waste sources and support pilot trials.
• Identify new technologies and collaborate with universities, research institutes, and technology providers.
• Establish and improve laboratory capabilities, including process development and analytical methods.
• Drive continuous improvement of operations through process optimization and alternative methods.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, documentation, and safety, health, and environmental requirements.
• Support evaluation and development of handling procedures for high-risk and high-value waste streams.
• Contribute to new business development and facility planning.
• Stay updated on industry trends and proactively introduce innovations.

Skills

Process development

R&D

Waste treatment

Analytical methods

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

R&D Specialist

Location: Tuas,Company Transport / Transport Allowance $120 if candidate possess own vehicle to work

Basic: $5000 to $5500

Working hours: Monday to Friday (8am to 5pm)

Requirements

• Ph.D in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with more than 5 years of experiences in the area of specialty chemical manufacturing/applications, oil & gas or water treatment industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and optimize treatment and handling processes for existing, new, and unknown waste streams, ensuring technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Design and implement resource recovery processes from waste streams to enhance sustainability and value creation.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to understand waste sources, identify treatment and recovery opportunities, support commercialization, and execute pilot trials.
• Identify, assess, and implement new technologies and processes, including collaboration with external partners (universities, research institutes, and technology providers).
• Establish and continuously improve laboratory capabilities, including process development and analytical methods to support R&D activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of existing operations through process optimization and introduction of alternative treatment methods.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, documentation standards, and all safety, health, and environmental requirements; maintain proper laboratory housekeeping.
• Support evaluation and development of handling procedures for high-risk and high-value waste streams.
• Contribute to new business development, including identifying opportunities, supporting new projects, and participating in facility planning and operations.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies and proactively introduce relevant innovations into the company.