Research Associate, Analytical Chemistry & Biochemistry

P-Con Management Pte Ltd; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

P-Con Management Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a Research Associate to support analytical chemistry and biochemistry work for a confidential client in pharma and life sciences. You will be employed by P-Con and deployed to the client site, with on-site or hybrid arrangements depending on client needs.

The role requires hands-on laboratory experience with chromatography, spectroscopy or mass spectrometry, plus method development/validation, data interpretation and technical writing.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related life sciences discipline.
• Approximately 2–5 years of relevant hands-on analytical laboratory experience (post-degree).
• Demonstrated experience with analytical techniques such as chromatography (HPLC/UPLC/GC), spectroscopy, or mass spectrometry.
• Working knowledge of method development and/or method validation principles.
• Strong data analysis, interpretation and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a cross-functional research team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate and execute analytical methods for characterization of small molecules, proteins and other biochemical compounds.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation (e.g. HPLC/UPLC, GC, mass spectrometry, UV-Vis, spectroscopy platforms).
• Analyze process materials, intermediates, reference standards and final products against defined specifications.
• Interpret analytical data, prepare technical reports, and support investigations into out-of-specification or atypical results.
• Support method transfer, stability studies, and comparability/characterization work as required.
• Maintain audit-ready laboratory records in line with the client's quality systems.
• Collaborate with research, quality and manufacturing-adjacent teams on analytical strategy and troubleshooting.
• Adhere to the client's laboratory safety, quality and GMP/GLP requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical writing

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC/UPLC/GC

Mass spectrometry

UV-Vis

Spectroscopy platforms

Job description

Research Associate, Analytical Chemistry & Biochemistry

Location: Singapore

Employer of Record: P-Con Management Pte Ltd (seconded to client site)

Engagement Type: Secondment / Outsourced Placement - Full-time

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About the Role

On behalf of a confidential client in the pharmaceutical / life sciences sector, P-Con Management is seeking a Research Scientist to support analytical chemistry and characterization work within a research and quality-focused laboratory function. This is a secondment placement: you will be employed under P-Con's payroll and deployed to work on-site (or in a hybrid arrangement, per client requirements) with our client's research team.

This role suits a scientist with hands-on analytical laboratory experience who is comfortable working across both chemical and biochemical sample types in a regulated, quality-conscious environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate and execute analytical methods for the characterization of small molecules, proteins and other biochemical compounds
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation (e.g. HPLC/UPLC, GC, mass spectrometry, UV-Vis, spectroscopy platforms)
• Analyze process materials, intermediates, reference standards and final products against defined specifications
• Interpret analytical data, prepare technical reports, and support investigations into out-of-specification or atypical results
• Support method transfer, stability studies, and comparability/characterization work as required
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready laboratory records in line with the client's quality systems
• Collaborate with research, quality and manufacturing-adjacent teams on analytical strategy and troubleshooting
• Adhere to the client's laboratory safety, quality and (where applicable) GMP/GLP requirements

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Required Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related life sciences discipline
• Approximately 2-5 years of relevant hands-on analytical laboratory experience (post-degree)
• Demonstrated experience with analytical techniques such as chromatography (HPLC/UPLC/GC), spectroscopy, or mass spectrometry
• Working knowledge of method development and/or method validation principles
• Strong data analysis, interpretation and technical writing skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a cross-functional research team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing both small-molecule and biomolecule (protein/peptide) samples
• Prior experience in a GMP, GLP, or otherwise regulated laboratory environment
• Familiarity with electronic lab notebooks (ELN), LIMS, or chromatography data systems (CDS)
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions, stability programs, or technology transfer is an advantage

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Employment Terms

• Employed under P-Con Management's payroll for the duration of the engagement, seconded to the client's research site in Singapore
• Contract duration: 2 years

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P-Con ManagementPte Ltd is acting on behalf of a confidential client and is unable to disclose the client's identity prior to shortlisting.