Total 6 chemist job vacancies in Singapore

Roles & Responsibilities

The Assistant Chemist/Lab Technician reports to the Lab Manager and is responsible for the below:

Responsibilities

Sample Preparation

• Receive and label all samples brought into the lab for accountability.
• Prepare samples from drying, crushing, splitting and pulverising.
• Mix fluxing reagents and load samples in furnace for the fire assay.
• Mix reagents for acid digestions.
• Perform fire assay techniques such as fluxing, fusing and cupellation of samples.
• Perform smelting and sample extraction of precious metals as and when required.

Recovery of Precious Metals such as Gold and Silver

• Accurate usage of chemicals such as acids.
• Ensure proper usage of PPE.
• Proper operation of equipment such as furnace during smelting process.

Perform Laboratory Data Analysis and Reporting

• Testing of precious metals scraps through cupellation method (fire assaying).
• Evaluate, validate, ensure and report technical accuracy of reporting analytical results.
• Monitor analytical processes and take remedial actions where deviations / discrepancies arise impacting the quality of analytical results.
• Re-analyse analysis samples when control results are not within the acceptable range.

Quality Control

• Inspect samples, fusions, lead buttons and prills to ensure the assaying method is correct.
• Maintain records and accountability of materials (samples and standards) and equipment used.

Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Report any apparatus or equipment which, to your knowledge, is not functioning correctly to the Lab manager.
• Assist in the procurement and placement of consumables, equipment and fixtures.
• Assist in the general / preventive maintenance of equipment and housekeeping of the laboratory.
• Maintain and record equipment faults.

Laboratory Housekeeping

• Ensure and maintain work areas and equipment are clean, tidy and organised.

Compliance with Safety Protocols and Local Regulatory

• Follow workplace safety initiatives.
• Ensure and maintain proper sample disposal of wastes or water generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with the disposal regulations and requirements.
• React appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assists other employees in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace.

Job Requirement

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma qualification in Chemistry or its related field.
• Knowledge in safe handling of industrial chemicals.
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Fearless of hot environment.
• Able to lift 10kg-15kg of chemicals or material.

Relevant Experience

• Problem solving skills.
• Have experience in selecting and setting up of equipment and processes to recover precious metals including gold, silver, platinum, palladium, rhodium is an advantage.
• Possess experience and the ability to operate ICP / XRF is an advantage.
• Must be willing to work overtime whenever necessary.
• Fresh Grads are welcome.

Benefits include:

• 2 Way Transport provided from Jurong East MRT.
• Medical and Dental Benefits.
• 5 day work week.

The Assistant Chemist/Lab Technician reports to the Lab Manager and is responsible for the below:

Responsibilities

Sample Preparation

• Receive and label all samples brought into the lab for accountability.
• Prepare samples from drying, crushing, splitting and pulverising.
• Mix fluxing reagents and load samples in furnace for the fire assay.
• Mix reagents for acid digestions.
• Perform fire assay techniques such as fluxing, fusing and cupellation of samples in correct numerical order.
• Perform smelting and sample extraction of precious metals as and when required

Recovery of Precious Metals such as Gold and Silver via Fire Assay techniques

• Assist with the recovery of precious metals such as Gold and Silver using Fire Assay techniques.

Measurement & Calibration

• Monitor analytical processes and take remedial action where deviations / discrepancies arise impacting on the quality of analytical results.
• Report any apparatus or equipment which, to your knowledge, is not functioning correctly to the Lab Manager

Perform Laboratory Data Analysis and Reporting

• Testing of precious metals scraps through cupellation method (fire assaying).
• Evaluate, validate, ensure and report technical accuracy of reporting analytical results
• Monitor analytical processes and take remedial actions where deviations / discrepancies arise impacting the quality of analytical results.
• Re-analyse analysis samples when control results are not within the acceptable range.

Quality Control

• Inspect samples, fusions, lead buttons and prills to ensure the assaying method is correct.
• Maintain records and accountability of materials (samples and standards) and equipment used.

Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Report any apparatus or equipment which, to your knowledge, is not functioning correctly to the Lab manager.
• Assist in the procurement and placement of all consumables, equipment and fixtures.
• Assist in the general / preventive maintenance of equipment and housekeeping of the laboratory.
• Maintain and record equipment faults.
• Troubleshooting of analysis methods.

Laboratory Housekeeping

• Ensure and maintain work areas and equipment are clean, tidy and organised.

Compliance with Safety Protocols and Local Regulatory

• Assist with the application and maintenance of all necessary governmental licenses related to the laboratory.
• Promote and implement workplace safety initiatives.
• Ensure and maintain proper sample disposal of waste such as cupels and fire assay lead.
• Wastes or water generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with the disposal regulations and requirements.
• React appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assists other employees in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace.

Job Requirement

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma qualification in Chemistry or its related field.
• Knowledge in safe handling of industrial chemicals.
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Fearless of hot environment.
• Able to lift 10kg bars of precious metals.

Relevant Experience

• Problem solving skills.
• Have experience in selecting and setting up of equipment and processes to recover precious metals including gold, silver, platinum, palladium, rhodium is an advantage.
• Possess experience and the ability to operate ICP / XRF is an advantage.
• Must be willing to work overtime whenever necessary.

The Chemist/Lab Technician reports to the Lab Manager and is responsible for the below:

Responsibilities

Sample Preparation

• Receive and label all samples brought into the lab for accountability.
• Prepare samples from drying, crushing, splitting and pulverising.
• Mix fluxing reagents and load samples in furnace for the fire assay.
• Mix reagents for acid digestions.
• Perform fire assay techniques such as fluxing, fusing and cupellation of samples in correct numerical order.
• Perform smelting and sample extraction of precious metals as and when required

Recovery of Precious Metals such as Gold and Silver via Fire Assay techniques

• Assist with the recovery of precious metals such as Gold and Silver using Fire Assay techniques.

Measurement & Calibration

• Monitor analytical processes and take remedial action where deviations / discrepancies arise impacting on the quality of analytical results.
• Report any apparatus or equipment which, to your knowledge, is not functioning correctly to the Lab Manager

Perform Laboratory Data Analysis and Reporting

• Testing of precious metals scraps through cupellation method (fire assaying).
• Evaluate, validate, ensure and report technical accuracy of reporting analytical results
• Monitor analytical processes and take remedial actions where deviations / discrepancies arise impacting the quality of analytical results.
• Re-analyse analysis samples when control results are not within the acceptable range.

Quality Control

• Inspect samples, fusions, lead buttons and prills to ensure the assaying method is correct.
• Maintain records and accountability of materials (samples and standards) and equipment used.

Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Report any apparatus or equipment which, to your knowledge, is not functioning correctly to the Lab manager.
• Assist in the procurement and placement of all consumables, equipment and fixtures.
• Assist in the general / preventive maintenance of equipment and housekeeping of the laboratory.
• Maintain and record equipment faults.
• Troubleshooting of analysis methods.

Laboratory Housekeeping

• Ensure and maintain work areas and equipment are clean, tidy and organised.

Compliance with Safety Protocols and Local Regulatory

• Assist with the application and maintenance of all necessary governmental licenses related to the laboratory.
• Promote and implement workplace safety initiatives.
• Ensure and maintain proper sample disposal of waste such as cupels and fire assay lead.
• Wastes or water generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with the disposal regulations and requirements.
• React appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assists other employees in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace.

Job Requirement

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma qualification in Chemistry or its related field.
• Knowledge in safe handling of industrial chemicals.
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Fearless of hot environment.
• Able to lift 10kg bars of precious metals.

Relevant Experience

• Problem solving skills.
• Have experience in selecting and setting up of equipment and processes to recover precious metals including gold, silver, platinum, palladium, rhodium is an advantage.
• Possess experience and the ability to operate ICP / XRF is an advantage.
• Must be willing to work overtime whenever necessary.

1. Lab Management

• Manage the laboratory's daily operations and analyzing of the precious metals content using scientific ways and any other duties related to the role.
• Manage laboratory set-ups including procurement and placement of all consumables, equipment, and fixtures.
• General maintenance of equipment and housekeeping of the laboratory.
• Monitoring the safety compliance of all lab consumables, equipment, and fixtures.
• Setting of the laboratory monthly and quarterly operational budget and monitor the budget closely.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of all analytical and laboratory equipment.
• Oversee related licenses applications.

2. Lab Sampling

• Instruct team members to prepare and do testing of precious metals laden samples from spent auto catalysts, electronic waste, gold refining etc on time and responsible for the test results.

3. Lab SOP

• Development of company’s Standard Operating Procedures for the testing and analysis.

4. Development & Implementation of new research.

• In charge of the gold & silver testing, drive the identification of testing and analytical methodologies for the testing and refining of base and precious metals from Spent catalysts, jewelries, and other precious metals laden scrap.
• Manage ICP & XRF and New Research and development of analytical and recovery methods and procedures.
• Work with the business team and other team members to support the development of capability and skill set to perform sample analysis of Precious Metals and determine the most efficient recovery strategy.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of gold and silver testing and refining technologies, ensure that the laboratory testing and refining level meet the market transaction standards.

5. Management of Team

• Involved in the recruitment (Interviewing) & retention of Lab staff and their skills upgrading.

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• At least Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in of laboratory management experience.

Relevant Experience

• Familiar with ICP & XRF detection precious metal technology and have no less than 3 years of ICP & XRF laboratory testing experience.
• Master gold and silver detection and recovery and refining technology will be an added advantage.
• Have experience in setting up and overseeing up ICP & XRF Testing lab including the license application from the relevant authorities.
• Have experience choose and setting up of equipment and processes to recover precious metals recovery including gold, silver, platinum, palladium is an advantage. Best if he or she is experienced in recovery rhodium.
• Experience in ISO renewals will be an added advantage.
• Must be able to converse and read well in English.

Personal Characteristics & Behaviours

• Analytical and critical thinking with an open mind for creativity.
• Ability to work at strategic level as well as possessing the discipline to handle details.
• Strong communications skills to interface and relate to the different strata in the organisation and cultures.
• Ability to influence and negotiate desire end results.

1. Lab Management

• Manage the laboratory's daily operations and analyzing of the precious metals content using scientific ways and any other duties related to the role.
• Manage laboratory set-ups including procurement and placement of all consumables, equipment, and fixtures.
• General maintenance of equipment and housekeeping of the laboratory.
• Monitoring the safety compliance of all lab consumables, equipment, and fixtures.
• Setting of the laboratory monthly and quarterly operational budget and monitor the budget closely.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of all analytical and laboratory equipment.
• Oversee related licenses applications.

2. Lab Sampling

• Instruct team members to prepare and do testing of precious metals laden samples from spent auto catalysts, electronic waste, gold refining etc on time and responsible for the test results.

3. Lab SOP

• Development of company’s Standard Operating Procedures for the testing and analysis.

4. Development & Implementation of new research.

• In charge of the gold & silver testing, drive the identification of testing and analytical methodologies for the testing and refining of base and precious metals from Spent catalysts, jewelries, and other precious metals laden scrap.
• Manage ICP & XRF and New Research and development of analytical and recovery methods and procedures.
• Work with the business team and other team members to support the development of capability and skill set to perform sample analysis of Precious Metals and determine the most efficient recovery strategy.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of gold and silver testing and refining technologies, ensure that the laboratory testing and refining level meet the market transaction standards.

5. Management of Team

• Involved in the recruitment (Interviewing) & retention of Lab staff and their skills upgrading.

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• At least Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in of laboratory management experience.

Relevant Experience

• Familiar with ICP & XRF detection precious metal technology and have no less than 3 years of ICP & XRF laboratory testing experience.
• Master gold and silver detection and recovery and refining technology will be an added advantage.
• Have experience in setting up and overseeing up ICP & XRF Testing lab including the license application from the relevant authorities.
• Have experience choose and setting up of equipment and processes to recover precious metals recovery including gold, silver, platinum, palladium is an advantage. Best if he or she is experienced in recovery rhodium.
• Experience in ISO renewals will be an added advantage.
• Must be able to converse and read well in English.

Personal Characteristics & Behaviours

• Analytical and critical thinking with an open mind for creativity.
• Ability to work at strategic level as well as possessing the discipline to handle details.
• Strong communications skills to interface and relate to the different strata in the organisation and cultures.
• Ability to influence and negotiate desire end results.

1. Lab Management

• Manage the laboratory's daily operations and analyzing of the precious metals content using scientific ways and any other duties related to the role.
• Manage laboratory set-ups including procurement and placement of all consumables, equipment, and fixtures.
• General maintenance of equipment and housekeeping of the laboratory.
• Monitoring the safety compliance of all lab consumables, equipment, and fixtures.
• Setting of the laboratory monthly and quarterly operational budget and monitor the budget closely.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of all analytical and laboratory equipment.
• Oversee related licenses applications.

2. Lab Sampling

• Instruct team members to prepare and do testing of precious metals laden samples from spent auto catalysts, electronic waste, gold refining etc on time and responsible for the test results.

3. Lab SOP

• Development of company’s Standard Operating Procedures for the testing and analysis.

4. Development & Implementation of new research.

• In charge of the gold & silver testing, drive the identification of testing and analytical methodologies for the testing and refining of base and precious metals from Spent catalysts, jewelries, and other precious metals laden scrap.
• Manage ICP & XRF and New Research and development of analytical and recovery methods and procedures.
• Work with the business team and other team members to support the development of capability and skill set to perform sample analysis of Precious Metals and determine the most efficient recovery strategy.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of gold and silver testing and refining technologies, ensure that the laboratory testing and refining level meet the market transaction standards.

5. Management of Team

• Involved in the recruitment (Interviewing) & retention of Lab staff and their skills upgrading.

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• At least Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in of laboratory management experience.

Relevant Experience

• Familiar with ICP & XRF detection precious metal technology and have no less than 3 years of ICP & XRF laboratory testing experience.
• Master gold and silver detection and recovery and refining technology will be an added advantage.
• Have experience in setting up and overseeing up ICP & XRF Testing lab including the license application from the relevant authorities.
• Have experience choose and setting up of equipment and processes to recover precious metals recovery including gold, silver, platinum, palladium is an advantage. Best if he or she is experienced in recovery rhodium.
• Experience in ISO renewals will be an added advantage.
• Must be able to converse and read well in English.

Personal Characteristics & Behaviours

• Analytical and critical thinking with an open mind for creativity.
• Ability to work at strategic level as well as possessing the discipline to handle details.
• Strong communications skills to interface and relate to the different strata in the organisation and cultures.
• Ability to influence and negotiate desire end results.