Total 2 chemist job vacancies in Education / Training category in D22 Jurong, Jurong Island, Tuas

Responsibilities:

• Assist in formulation and new product development by carrying out lab trials and evaluating product performance.
• Participate in production trials and process validation of personal care and cosmetic products.
• Liaise with suppliers for raw materials sourcing for new projects or improve the current formulation.
• Keep updated with current cosmetic and skincare trends, consumer insights, and competitive product strategies.
• Ensure product development compliance with ISO 22716, Halal, ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD), and statutory and company requirements.
• Conduct product stability, packaging compatibility, efficacy testing, and accurate trending of results.
• Manage and maintain all documents and records to ensure the laboratory is in a state of readiness for testing support.
• Participate actively in validation methods for analytical testing of new and existing products.
• Resolution of technical issues that arise during the development, production, operation, or performance-based.
• Participate in corrective and preventive actions on customer complaints by ensuring details are recorded and monitored and investigate products that fail compliance standards.
• Ensure adequate chemical inventories and lab consumables.
• Maintain workplace safety and cleanliness.

Requirements:

• Degree in Chemistry or equivalent, specializing in personal care and cosmetic products.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience/background in the personal care and cosmetic manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of personal care production and processing will be an added advantage.
• Understand how to develop formulation & functions of raw material.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve complex problems in a timely and effective manner.
• Strong sense of responsibility.
• Able to work independently and as a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

The School of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

Applicants should have a strong record of topics related to ferrofluids, magnetic fluids, and/or non-aqueous nanoparticle chemistry with related experience in colloidal stability, thermoset/thermoplastic resins, liquid adhesives, and/or resin formulation development.

Other desirable qualifications include industrial background in ferrofluids, metal oxide additives, paints/coatings, and/or liquid resin development. We look for applicants who are highly motivated and can demonstrate initiative and lead a technical team. Applicants should submit a 1-page cover letter that briefly summarizes your professional background and competency of key responsibilities and qualification requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and design ferrofluids and magnetic fluids with liquid polymer resins.
• Identify and select monomers for use in thermoset and thermoplastic composites.
• Formulate and measure colloidal stability of resin based ferrofluids and magnetic fluids.
• Assess viscosity and rheological properties of polymerization resins.
• Manage and deliver project KPIs and objectives per grant management.
• Ensure milestone delivery per plan/schedule, manage/control project risks & mitigating actions
• Prepare/consolidate periodic reports (finance, technical) as required.
• Manage project documentation, knowledge/data capture and reporting.
• Manage logistical issues and laboratory inventory.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety in all aspects of the research work.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s/PhD (preferred) in chemistry, materials science, or related engineering field from reputable university.
• Strong record of scientific/industrial impact within a ferrofluids, liquid materials, metal oxides, or related engineering sector.
• Industrial or academic experience related to ferrofluid or magnetic fluid optimization, development, and or scale-up.
• Written evidence of technical skills related to resin formulation development, colloidal stability, dynamic light scattering, rheology, ferrofluid/magnetic fluid design is an advantage.
• Polymer chemistry background related to thermoset/thermoplastic resins is highly desired.
• Evidence of written and oral research outputs, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of 2 years of academic/industrial experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong initiatives.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.