R&D Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and optimize treatment and handling processes for existing, new, and unknown waste streams, ensuring technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Design and implement resource recovery processes from waste streams to enhance sustainability and value creation.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to understand waste sources, identify treatment and recovery opportunities, support commercialization, and execute pilot trials.
• Identify, assess, and implement new technologies and processes, including collaboration with external partners (universities, research institutes, and technology providers).
• Establish and continuously improve laboratory capabilities, including process development and analytical methods to support R&D activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of existing operations through process optimization and introduction of alternative treatment methods.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, documentation standards, and all safety, health, and environmental requirements; maintain proper laboratory housekeeping.
• Support evaluation and development of handling procedures for high-risk and high-value waste streams.
• Contribute to new business development, including identifying opportunities, supporting new projects, and participating in facility planning and operations.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies and proactively introduce relevant innovations into the company.

Requirements

• Ph. D in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with more than 5 years of experience in the area of specialty chemical manufacturing/applications, oil & gas or water treatment industry
• Result-oriented, able to achieve targets through individual hard work and team work
• Good analytical abilities and communication skills
• Role requires accurate colour differentiation for monitoring chemical reactions and product quality
• Remuneration Package
• Basic: S$5,000 to S$5,500
• Working hours: Monday to Friday (8am to 5pm)
• Company Transport / Transport Allowance $120 if candidate possess own vehicle to work
• Sign-on Bonus (Terms and Conditions apply)

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