Research & Development (R&D) Specialist (PhD I Water Treatment)

EA RECRUITMENT PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport provided

Career progression

Excellent welfare and benefits

Job summary

EA RECRUITMENT PTE LTD is seeking a PhD-level chemist/chemical engineer to develop and optimize treatment and handling processes for waste streams. You will design resource recovery methods, work with Sales and Operations on opportunities, and drive pilot trials with external partners.

The role involves building laboratory capabilities, ensuring safety compliance, and contributing to new business development while staying abreast of industry trends and innovations.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in specialty chemical manufacturing, oil & gas, or water treatment.
• Strong analytical abilities and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Education

PhD 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 Provided)
• Working day: 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.
• 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.
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Job 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
• Good analytical abilities and communication skills

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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