Total 6 Full-time chemist job vacancies

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented R&D Chemist to play a vital role in our product development and innovation team. The R&D Chemist will contribute to the formulation, testing, and optimization of health food products in various dosage forms, helping us bring innovative and high-quality products to the market.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the internal team to formulate and develop health food products in different dosage forms.
• Conduct laboratory-scale formulation batches with sensory tests, and other related tests to optimize product formulations for quality, stability, and efficacy.
• Participate in prototype development, ensuring that products meet desired sensory, nutritional, and functional attributes.
• Assist in evaluating and selecting raw materials, ensuring they meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Document and maintain accurate records of experiments, procedures, and results.
• Prepare product write-ups.
• Assist in the scale-up and manufacturing process, collaborating with contract manufacturers and suppliers.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, scientific advancements, and regulatory changes related to health food product development.
• Support the team in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues that may arise during product development. Work closely with marketing and regulatory teams to ensure accurate product claims and compliance with labelling requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting, preferably in health food product development.
• Strong understanding of food science, formulation principles, and tests relevant to food products.
• Hands-on experience with formulation of food products and the relevant testing.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Perks & Benefits

• Casual dress code
• Personal development opportunities
• Paid training and development
• Free Parking
• Medical Fee

Polymer (Chemist)
$6,500 – $7,000
Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm
Jurong

• Drive development of new materials, technologies, and adhesive systems from concept to feasibility stage
• Plan and conduct lab experiments, pilot trials, and production-scale testing
• Contribute to feasibility studies, business cases, and project development work
• Conduct literature reviews, patent searches, and support freedom-to-operate (FTO) analysis
• Support technology roadmap planning and provide input on investment decisions
• Identify and evaluate new raw materials and technologies through external networking (suppliers, academia, research institutes)
• Contribute to invention disclosures and innovation pipeline development
• Provide technical guidance and support for interns, students, or apprentices

Interested candidates, do submit your resume to : jocelynchan@recruitexpress.com.sg OR telegram @jocelynchan

Jocelyn Chan| Consultant | Recruit Express Pte Ltd (Healthcare & Lifescience)

Company EA Licence number : 99C4599

Personnel EA License: R1331820

• Perform testing and analysis in accordance with the standard/in-house methods and to comply with QA/QC procedures.
• To ensure timeliness, precision, and accuracy of analytical results to meet turnaround time.
• Effective implementation and maintenance of MS ISO/IEC 17025:2017, SAMM Policy , as well as Group Quality System.
• Adhere to group HSE safety procedures.
• Ensure that information from the clients is kept strictly confidential and never revealed to third parties.
• Ensure all analytical equipment, apparatus, etc., are maintained and calibrated as per the required schedule.
• Ensure the root cause of all non-conformities or customer complaints is investigated and identified with appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• To treat the proficiency Testing Programmed or Round Robin seriously and make sure the result obtained is the most accurate and precise.
• To train, supervise, and monitor lab technicians /Junior Staff with assigned test methods and procedures.
• To ensure all controlled quality procedures, test methods, and documents are kept confidential and restricted within SGS premises.
• Practice good housekeeping and good laboratory practice.
• Adherence to SGS Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policy by upholding good safety behavior and exercising necessary standards and processes when carrying out your responsibilities at all times to ensure compliance with the HSE requirements.
• Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by your reporting manager and/or Senior Management  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Learns to conduct routine analyses in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs, and regulatory agency guidelines
• Learns how to document work and maintain study documentation and laboratory records
• Learns how to use laboratory equipment and software appropriate for assigned tasks
• Attends and participates in project meetings
• Learns to perform peer review of data
• Learns to plan assigned workload on a daily basis and effectively schedule multiple assignments
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment
• Plans individual workload in coordination with team members
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirement:

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma in Food Science, Chemistry, Science or equivalent
• Interacts with operational personnel, scientific personnel, and department management
• May work with potentially hazardous materials
• Overtime and weekend work as required
• Work requires some standing and sitting for long periods of time, including working within a laboratory hood and standing at a bench top
• Work requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Will be exposed to potential food allergens
• Entry level are welcome

Job Description:

• Preparation of samples and standards for analysis
• Routine laboratory testing according to ASTM methods
• Operation and maintenance of instrumentation
• Maintenance of relevant documentation
• Any other duties as assigned when required
• Ensure all works and reporting of results are in accordance with Quality, Work and HSE procedures and requirements

Requirements:

• Minimum ITE Nitec/Higher Nitec/Diploma in Chemical Process and related fields
• Candidate with experiences is an added advantage
• Fresh graduate is welcomed as training will be provided
• Good analytical skills and ability to work independently
• Able to start work on short notice preferred

Work location : 121 Genting Lane, ALS Building, Singapore 349572
Please apply with detailed resume stating current/last drawn and expected salary, and notice period.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-AssistantAssociate-%28QC-Analytical-Chemist%29/28267-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistant/ Research Associate (QC Analytical Chemist) in the Department of Clinical Imaging Research Centre (CIRC) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. CIRC is a dedicated molecular imaging research centre. It is equipped with on-site capability for the preparation of PET radiopharmaceuticals in a state-of-the-art GMP-certified facility. CIRC is positioned to support both academic and commercially led clinical research programs, with dedicated clinical imaging facilities area advanced modalities of PET-CT and PET-MRI. For more details on what we do, do visit https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/circ/. Appointments will be made on a two-years contract basis with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

The QC Analytical Chemist will be responsible to, and work closely with Head of QC, to ensure the successful and safe release of radiopharmaceuticals manufactured at CIRC. The QC Analytical Chemist’s principal role will be to perform all quality control tests required by pharmacopeia. Alongside with maintaining the inventory of raw materials, maintenance of equipment and all the necessary documentation required for the QC laboratory in compliance to PIC/S GMP.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The QC Analytical Chemist will be responsible for:

• Performing routine QC release testing (HPLC, GC, radioTLC etc) on radiopharmaceutical to ensure quality and safe for clinical use in compliance with PIC/S GMP requirements.
• Support routine QC operations such as daily equipment checks, monthly standard calibration, documentation activities.
• Conducting routine microbial testing activities such as microbial plate incubation, sterility testing, bioburden testing, etc and liaising with third party contractors if required.
• Managing raw materials, including inventory control, purchasing, receipt and status tracking of raw materials.
• Developing and validating QC test methods for the radiopharmaceutical QC release testing.
• Assisting in preparation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIN), Recordsheets (REC), etc and fill in Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR).
• Supporting in the managing of equipment in the QC and Metabolite laboratories, including qualification, operation, maintenance, cleaning, calibration and re-qualification activities.
• Supporting Production in Research & Development activities when required.
• Maintaining cleanliness and housekeeping within QC laboratories, raw material storage areas, and the cyclotron facility.
• Handling chemical and biohazard waste disposal activities for QC department in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Adhering to the university’s safety and health policies and guidelines.
• Performing environmental monitoring activities in cleanroom facilities, including environmental and airborne particle sampling, when required
• Undergoing cross-training to support routine radiopharmaceutical manufacturing activities in Production, where necessary.
• Any adhoc duties assigned in support of departmental and operational needs

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Personnel should be comfortable with:

• exposure to radiation when handling radioactive samples.
• handling of chemicals for QC testing (flammables, acids, and bases).
• Handling chemical and biohazard waste
• Occasion lifting heavy objects such as lead shield containment (lead pots)
• Comfortable with routine and repetitive work
• Standard working hours with occasional overtime

Qualifications

The applicant should:

(a) Have a minimum of BSc degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, pharmacy or a related field;

(b) Good knowledge and experience on GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) or GLP (Good Laboratory Practice);

(c) Preferably hands-on experience with operating and maintaining analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, and also aseptic isolator for sterility testing.

(d) Have good analytical processing skills, as well as,

(e) Have good critical thinking and proactiveness at work

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees to the NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.