R&D Technician

HP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HP in Singapore is seeking an R&D Technician to join a multidisciplinary team of chemists, engineers and technicians. You will support dispersion formulation, ink development, material characterization and scale-up activities from lab to pilot scale, preparing formulations and operating lab equipment with meticulous data recording.

You will collaborate with R&D chemists and cross-functional partners to enable timely development programs, handle routine analyses, ensure safety, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Diploma or GED in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related field.
• Typically 1–2+ years of lab, formulation, manufacturing, or product development experience.
• Fresh graduates with strong lab experience may be considered.
• Commitment to work instructions and procedures.
• Ability to manage workload under schedule pressures and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare formulations and operate laboratory equipment.
• Document data and maintain accurate lab notebooks.
• Troubleshoot experiments and support scale-up activities.
• Contribute to dispersion formulation, ink development, and material characterization.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and readiness activities.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Analytical testing

Formulation development

Data recording

PPE usage

Education

Diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

R&D Technician

Job Summary

As a R&D Technician, you will primarily working with a team of Chemists, Engineers and other Technicians to support the execution of dispersion formulation, ink development, material characterization, and scale-up activities. You will be responsible for preparing formulations, operating laboratory equipment, troubleshooting, conducting experiments, collecting and documenting data, and maintaining a safe and efficient laboratory environment.

The role supports new product development, technology evaluations, process improvement initiatives, and manufacturing readiness activities from laboratory scale through pilot-scale demonstrations. You will work closely with R&D chemists and cross-functional partners to ensure timely and high-quality execution of development programs.

Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of the theory and operation of simple analytical testing (pH, conductivity, viscosity, etc.) and/or routine chemical formulation procedures.
• Basic knowledge of the theory and operation of more complex analytical instrumentation (particle size, particle counts, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of general chemistry and/or materials analysis theory.
• Thorough knowledge of routine chemical laboratory procedures, equipment, chemical nomenclature.
• Working with large fluid containers using a pallet jack/forklift. (some lifting of containers required)
• Ability to perform basic, non- standard lab practices (filtration etc.).
• Ability to set up and conduct simple experiments
• Ability to properly use a lab notebook.
• Ability to perform non routine work following clear directions.
• Ability to discuss simple theoretical concepts.
• Ability to perform chemical formulations.
• Ability to understand and interpret the periodic table.

Education

Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• Typically 1-2+ years of laboratory, formulation, manufacturing, or product development experience in chemical, materials, coatings, inks, plastics, specialty chemicals, or related industries.
• Fresh graduates with strong laboratory experience may also be considered.
• Commitment to perform the job according to work instructions and procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and handle workload and schedule pressures.
• Possesses a positive, 'can-do' attitude, with minimal supervision.

Preferred Experience

• Candidates currently working in chemical labs will have advantageous.
• Familiarity with formulation preparation, sample evaluation, and experimental execution.
• Experience with laboratory documentation and data recording systems.
• Knowledge in Microsoft office applications.
• Knowledge on ink chemistry and ink mixing.
• Experience with PPE usage.

Disclaimer

- This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

Job

Technical

Schedule - Full time

Shift - No shift premium (Singapore)

Travel

Relocation

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