Research and Development (R&D) Specialist (Chemical Plant / PhD)

• Well Established Company

• Basic $5000 - $5500 + AWS + Variable Bonus

• Excellent Welfare and Benefits + Career progression

• Working location: Tuas (Company Transport Provided)

• Working day: Monday to Friday

• Working hours: 8am to 5pm

  
  

Job 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.

Job 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

• No colour blindness

  
  

Candidates are encouraged to apply this position via Apply Now button with the following information in the resume

• Work experiences and job responsibilities

• Current and Expected salary

• Reason for leaving

• Date of availability

• Education background

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

LIONG ZHAO GUAN (R22107632)

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