Research & Development (R&D) Specialist (PhD I Chemical I Chemistry)

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

• Well Established Company
• Basic $5000 - $5500 + AWS + Variable Bonus
• Excellent Welfare and Benefits + Career progression
• Working location : Tuas (Company Transport or Allowance Provided)
• Working days : Monday to Friday
• Working hours : 8am to 5pm

Job 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.
• Working very closely with sales and marketing team, acquire a deep understanding of the waste sources; identify the new opportunities for treatment and recovery and provide technical support to resale team on the commercialization of the 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.

Requirements

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

Candidates are encouraged to apply this position via Apply Now button with the following information in the resume:

• Work experiences and job responsibilities
• Current and Expected salary
• Reason for leaving
• Date of availability
• Education background

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.