Senior Sustainability Officer—Chemical Process Innovation

Singapore Institute of Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Institute of Technology invites applications for a Senior Professional Officer (Environmental Sustainability, Chemical Process). The role focuses on steering sustainability innovation within food and chemical sectors, collaborating with industry partners to co-create impactful, market-ready solutions.

Candidates should have 15+ years of industry experience, a strong background in environmental technologies, and proven ability to secure grants and manage multidisciplinary projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Science or related field; Master/PhD preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant industry experience in sustainability innovation and ESG integration.
• Experience on national committees and familiarity with ISO standards is advantageous.
• Proven ability to write proposals, secure grants, and partner with industry for applied research.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage sustainability projects across food and chemicals ecosystems.
• Collaborate with academia and industry to co-create commercially viable solutions.
• Oversee life cycle analysis, carbon accounting, ESG reporting and sustainability metrics.
• Develop partnerships with government, industry and research institutes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master’s or PhD preferred

Job description

Singapore Institute of Technology invites applications for a Senior Professional Officer (Environmental Sustainability, Chemical Process). The role focuses on steering sustainability innovation within food and chemical sectors, collaborating with industry partners to co-create impactful, market-ready solutions.

Candidates should have 15+ years of industry experience, a strong background in environmental technologies, and proven ability to secure grants and manage multidisciplinary projects