R&D Specialist
- Location: Tuas, Company Transport / Transport Allowance $120 if candidate possess own vehicle to work
- Basic: $5000 to $5500
- Working hours: Monday to Friday (8am to 5pm)
Requirements
· Ph.D in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with more than 5 years of experiences in the area of specialty chemical manufacturing/applications, oil & gas or water treatment industry.
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.
