Research Engineer/Senior Research Engineer I (ISCE2)

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their Advanced Characterization and Instrumentation Division. This role focuses on maintaining quality management systems and supporting material characterization for chromatography and mass spectrometry, as well as NMR and thermal characterization. The successful candidate will foster strong partnerships with internal R&D and industry stakeholders while ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and develop analytical training programs within a collaborative environment, making a significant impact in the field of scientific research.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining quality management systems for technical domains.
• Competency in managing analytical instruments and method development.

Responsibilities

• Support material characterization requirements for chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• Conduct analytical training for laboratory personnel and ensure compliance with safety.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

HPLC

LC-QTOF

LCMS-MS

NMR

FTIR

UV Spectroscopy

Rheometer

Job description

ISCE2 is looking for a highly motivated candidate to join the Advanced Characterization and Instrumentation (ACI) Division. This candidate will play an important role to contribute to the following and ensure successful and sustainable operations for our ACI technical domains.

1. Maintain quality management system and support material characterization requirements for technical domains: Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry and NMR, Physical and Thermal Characterization.
2. Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Domain: HPLC, LC-QTOF, LCMS-MS, CIC, GPC, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, GC, TD, PY, HS-GCMS, Gas sampling and analysis, etc.
3. NMR, Physical and Thermal Characterization Domain: NMR, FTIR, UV, BET, SDT, TPDRO, EA, Rheometer, Tensile Testing, etc.
4. Foster strong partnerships and close collaborations with both internal R&D and external key industry stakeholders.
5. Demonstrated competency in managing analytical instruments, including applying specialized knowledge to build deeper understanding for method development, validation, and equipment calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
6. Conduct analytical training for laboratory personnel, ensuring appropriate competency before certifying them as authorized users.
7. Strong focus and compliance with health, safety, and environment requirements (laboratory safety, general housekeeping, chemical storage, waste disposal, etc.).
8. Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with various project stakeholders, both internally and externally, through routine updates, written reports, and/or meeting presentations.
9. Participate in R&D project meetings to provide technical inputs as required.
10. Some knowledge of electronic laboratory information systems that connect with analytical data handling or workflow projects will be an advantage.
11. Procurement duties for laboratory supplies, equipment consumables, and maintenance services.