Senior Laboratory Assistant

KURARAY ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuraray Asia Pacific PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Senior Laboratory Assistant to conduct manual wet chemistry tests, quality inspections, and support calibration and maintenance of lab equipment.

You will manage chemicals, reagents, safety procedures, QA records, risk assessments, and training of junior technicians, reporting to the Supervisor. This hands-on role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Chemical Process Technology or chemistry-related field required.
• Min 8 years’ experience in manual wet chemistry or manual lab testing.
• Hands-on experience with equipment calibration and reagent preparation.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all laboratory tests and samples and quality inspections assigned by the Supervisor.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment operating procedures and quality control procedures; competent in use of lab equipment.
• Perform raw material and finished product quality control analyses.
• Advance maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of lab equipment.
• Maintain chemicals and consumables inventory; prepare and standardize reagents; manage waste.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Laboratory equipment operation

Quality control

Education

Diploma in Chemical Process Technology or chemistry-related field

Tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

The Senior Laboratory Assistant is responsible for conducting of all laboratory tests and samples and quality inspections assigned to them by the Supervisor.

They are expected to be knowledgeable on all equipment operating procedures as well as all quality control procedures and competent on the use of laboratory equipment.

Other responsibilities include:

- raw material process and finished product quality control analysis

- advance maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of assigned laboratory equipment.

- maintenance of chemicals and consumables inventory, preparation and standardization of chemical reagents and waste management.

- maintenance of quality records and development of quality procedures.

- training of junior laboratory or chemical technicians.

- calibration of equipment.

- conduct and contribute to risk assessment, Quality Procedures and Decision making on quality & maintenance.

- procurement of materials and budget controls.

- implementing QA & Safety Activities.

Requirements:

· Diploma in Chemical Process Technology or chemistry related field.

· Min 8 years’ experience in conducting Manual Wet Chemistry or Manual Lab Testing.

· Hands-on experience with equipment calibration and reagent preparation.

· Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, detail oriented.

· Strong commitment to safety and quality.

Ability to work without direct supervision.