R&D Specialist — Waste Treatment & Process Innovation

EA Recruitment Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 49,807 - 67,384; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company transport

Allowance provided

Job summary

EA RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD. is seeking a highly experienced professional to lead development and optimization of waste treatment and resource recovery processes.

You will collaborate with sales to identify opportunities, work with external partners, and guide laboratory capabilities to support R&D activities. The role emphasizes staying ahead of industry trends, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• Ph.D in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with more than 5 years of experience in specialty chemical manufacturing/applications, oil & gas or water treatment industry.
• Result-oriented, able to achieve targets through individual hard work and teamwork.

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 and marketing to understand waste sources, identify opportunities for treatment and recovery, and provide technical support to resale teams on commercialization of recovery products.
• 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.

Education

Ph.D in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

EA RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD. is seeking a highly experienced professional to lead development and optimization of waste treatment and resource recovery processes.

You will collaborate with sales to identify opportunities, work with external partners, and guide laboratory capabilities to support R&D activities. The role emphasizes staying ahead of industry trends, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across operations.