Total 6 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies

Responsibilities:

·       Develop product in accordance to food regulations, food safety standard and country standard policy

·       Participate in related R&D activities to create potentially profitable new products

·       Responsible for R&D Projects assigned and managing their progress to meet the targeted deadline

·       Formulation of recipes

·       Evaluate raw materials

·       Conduct shelf life stability study

·       Prepare reports and relevant documents as requested and compliance to ISO standard

·       Involved in product scale up and assist in product technology transfer

·       Assist in Artwork Checking

·       Lab maintenance and calibration of equipments

·       Provide technical support for product troubleshooting

·       Provide technical support to relevant sales, customers and other related departments

Qualifications:

-      Diploma / Bachelor in Food Technology or other Applied Science

-      Minimum 2 - 3 years of relevant working experience in Food industry, preferably in beverage industry and
involved retort process

-      Knowledge in HACCP, GMP, Halal and other food safety regulations will be an added advantage

-      Independent and able to work with minimal supervision

-      Team player within itiative and good communication skill

-      Pro-active in seeking solutions and problem solving skills

-      Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job Scope:
Science Lab:

1. General cleaning of labs (mainly wiping of benches, keep walkways and work areas clutter-free and clean, disposal of rubbish bins in the labs)
2. Clean and maintain science laboratory apparatus, equipment and materials
3. To do simple preparation based on the instructions of STEM instructors (SI) such as cutting litmus papers, laying out and keeping of apparatus.
4. For Preliminary Examinations, to also assist SIs to do simple preparation.
5. Do general cleaning of laboratories to prepare for the start of the new school term.

Operations: (06.45am to 12pm)

1. Responsible for the cleanliness of classrooms, special rooms, staff rooms, school commonareas and General Office.

2. Supporting school to providelogistic support for special events and daily activities, ensuring thevenue/room is properly set up in advance.

3. Attend to logistics formeetings and events (setting up and clearing up of venue).

4. Responsiblefor the security of classrooms, offices and common areas in the school by locking and unlocking doors, windows and shutters.

5. Assist the Operations Manager in basic facilities management and maintenance. Conductregular checks on facilities, escorting of Term Contractors, Pest Controllers and reporting faults to the Operation Manager.

6. Daily Checking of areas under their charge to ensure areas are well maintained.

7. Any other duties assigned by School Leaders/Operational Managers/Admin Managers.

*Please note that the school is 4-storey high, with no lift facility.

Requirements:

• Preferably a PSLE certification
• Has prior experience of operational work or school laboratory in schools.
• Good communication and written skills

Working Hours: Mondays to Fridays: 6.45am to 3.45pm
Contract Period: 25 May 2026 to 30 November 2026
Salary: $1980-$2200/month

Location: Sengkang

EA License No.: 96C4864

Reg No.: R26159658 BRANN LEONG CHUN HOE

Job Description:

New Product Pricing

• Liaise and coordinate with Product team to provide actuarial support in product development process. It includes:

- advising on product design, developing and maintaining pricing model, ensuring accuracy and robustness in technical pricing

- proposing assumptions used in pricing

- using relevant pricing model to derive premium rates and access profitability, as well as highlighting key risks associated with the product;

• Ensure that the proposed premium rates are adequate and provide sufficient resilience against risks;

• Ensure that the assumptions used in pricing are consistent with internal guidelines /experience and pricing methodology is compliance with both regulatory and internal requirements;

• Comply with internal and regulatory filing requirements in relation to pricing

Product Implementation

• Liaise and coordinate with Product, Operation and IT teams to provide actuarial support to new product implementation, which includes operational set-up, system testing and policy documents review;

• Provide actuarial support in preparing policy illustration of life insurance products and ensuring that they are compliant with industry / regulatory requirement;

Reinsurance

• Participate in treaty review

• Reinsurance policy review

Other product related project

• Handle special quotations and other policy servicing queries.

• Handle and perform Day 2 system UAT

• Any other project/work assigned by the company

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree from a recognized university, major in Actuarial Science/Math/Statistics or a related discipline
• 1 year+ relevant actuarial experience
• Strong actuarial knowledge, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Engaging and open-minded working attitude with emphasis on being a good team player
• Meticulous for detail in risk assessment and profitability analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Proficient in actuarial computing (VBA, SQL, R, Prophet)

Critical Tasks and Expected Contributions/Results:

• To support APAC valuation tasks for Australia and Singapore as follows:

• Assist in internal US GAAP reporting, local statutory reporting (e.g. ALCO and ORSA), as well as annual reserve and expense study

  Assist in setting reserves for financial close, conduct claims and loss ratio detailed movement analysis and understanding of underlying key drivers

  Data preparation and assist in the development and maintenance of claims/actuarial database and analytic dashboards

  Provide support in optimizing and streamlining reserving processes. This includes proposing and implementing improvements while maintaining robust controls and proper documentation

  Participate in actuarial reserving projects such as IFRS17 and collaborate with other business functions in ad-hoc projects to implement key strategic initiatives

  Any other ad-hoc tasks as assigned

Key Challenges/Anticipated Changes in Environment:

• Able to juggle priorities and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Have strong financial acumen and professional integrity. Able to balance and apply actuarial principles in a commercial setting

Developmental Value of Position:

• Develop the ability to work independently while taking ownership to contribute actively to a high-performing team environment
• Cultivate a strong growth mindset to have a deep hunger and willingness to experiment, explore and broaden actuarial expertise
• Strengthen communication and interpersonal skills to productively interact with cross-functional colleagues.

Experience/Knowledge, Education and Other Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science or related field of study
• Associate level or candidates actively pursuing actuarial qualifications from the Society of Actuaries, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, or comparable actuarial bodies
• 1-3 years of relevant actuarial experience. Strong fresh graduates are welcome.
• Good knowledge and experience of valuation and reporting process
• Good understanding in health insurance, health claim process, healthcare systems, IFRS17 is a plus
• Good knowledge and strong interest in programming (e.g. Alteryx, AWS, ResQ, SQL and Tableau). Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Access, Powerpoint etc.)
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Personal Competencies Required:

• Have good understanding of the Actuarial valuation function and operating models
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, applied to insurance and finance data domains
• Ability to apply technical knowledge and skills in automating and streamlining work processes
• Fast learner and detail oriented. Be able to complete tasks assigned accurately and in a timely manner. Be able to identify and highlight critical issues to be discussed throughout the whole process

Full-Time Science Tutor – Job Description

We are seeking a committed Full-Time Science Tutor to teach and support students across IB and IGCSE curricula. The tutor will deliver engaging instruction in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, helping students strengthen scientific understanding, inquiry skills, and exam readiness. The role requires the ability to teach and communicate effectively in both English and Chinese.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Science to students from primary to high school.
• Deliver lessons in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as needed.
• Guide students in scientific inquiry, lab skills, investigation writing, and data analysis.
• Prepare students for internal and external assessments, exams, and practical components.
• Support school coursework, lab reports, IAs, and revision planning.
• Provide differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Track progress, offer constructive feedback, and maintain academic records.
• Collaborate with parents and the academic team to ensure learning goals are met.
• Foster curiosity, scientific thinking, and a positive learning environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) or Science Education.
• Experience teaching international curricula (IB/IGCSE) preferred.
• Strong understanding of inquiry-based learning and scientific methodology.
• Excellent communication, classroom management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IB Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics).
• Knowledge of IGCSE Physics, Chemistry, and Biology syllabi.
• Experience guiding students through lab reports, IAs, and investigation tasks.
• Previous tutoring or international school teaching experience.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following materials:

1. Updated Resume/CV detailing relevant teaching experience and qualifications.
2. Cover Letter outlining your teaching philosophy and experience with IB, IGCSE, and international curricula.
3. Relevant Certificates (e.g., degree, teaching qualifications, training in IB/IGCSE).
4. Expected Salary and earliest available start date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for:

• Initial interview,
• Teaching demonstration or trial lesson, and
• Final interview with the academic team.

Applications should be sent to hr@onwardsec.com. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

The Opportunity:

Acts in an actuarial capacity, performing duties which are of a mathematical and/or financial nature in order to provide highly accurate data and analyses for use by Actuaries in the evaluation of loss reserves. Looking for a highly motivated individual who is willing to learn, collaborates well with team members and works independently. The role reports to the Chief Reserving Actuary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support in evaluating insurance technical liabilities on a quarterly basis for management and regulatory reporting as well as formal submission of actuarial investigation report and actuarial-focused returns for financial year-ends. This includes but not limited to performing data validation, compiling & categorizing data, conducting analyses & experience investigations and verifying factors and assumptions used in computations to ensure robust output.
• Participate in the evaluation, review and make recommendations on improvements of reserving processes (including automations) and standards that are consistent with internal Zurich actuarial policies and guidance and, where relevant, compliant with Group, Regional, and Local regulatory policies.
• Support in loss ratio planning and forecasting.
• Contribute to performance monitoring meetings in understanding of results, providing insights on trends & developments and communicate key uncertainties & issues.
• Support in assessing the company’s financial condition (i.e. solvency assessment, annual ORSA & IWST process), and under such economic & business conditions as regulator may specify.
• Proactively identify professional development and inculcate a sense of team spirit, teamwork and inter-team collaboration.
• Support Finance, Underwriting, Pricing, Claims, Risk and other functions on reserving, business initiative & projects and strategic business decisions as relevant.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• A bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field is usually required.
• Professional qualifications such as the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) or Society of Actuaries (SOA) or Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) can also be beneficial in advancing your career as a Valuation Actuarial Support Analyst.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as well as proficiency in statistical analysis software such as Excel including VBA, RStudio,and Power BI.
• Good communication skills are important to explain complex actuarial concepts to non-actuarial stakeholders.
• Previous work experience in an actuarial role is highly desirable.

You are the heart & soul of Zurich!

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?

We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step.

People are Zurich’s most important asset. Their varied skills, perspectives and experiences drive innovation. And they reflect the breadth and diversity of our customers, suppliers, communities and investors around the world. We are committed to attracting and retaining talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Let’s continue to grow together!