Senior Chemist
Senior
Role Overview Perform chemical testing accurately and on time, in line with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, while supporting method verification, instrument maintenance and continuous improvement in the laboratory.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine chemical analysis on food, dietary supplement and consumer product samples.
- Prepare samples, standards and reagents following approved methods and SOPs.
- Operate, calibrate and maintain analytical instruments (HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC/GC-MS, ICP-MS/OES, etc.).
- Record, review and report test data accurately; ensure data integrity and traceability.
- Support method verification, validation and troubleshooting.
- Carry out QC checks, proficiency testing and equipment checks.
- Support audits, non-conformity investigations and CAPA.
- Follow laboratory safety, waste handling and housekeeping requirements.
- Coordinate with the Supervisor and customer service teams on sample status and turnaround time.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- 0–2 years of laboratory experience; fresh graduates with relevant instrument experience are welcome.
- Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC/GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS/OES or similar instruments is preferred.
- Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and laboratory QC; SAC-SINGLAS exposure is an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail, good documentation habits and the ability to work in a team.
- Food, dietary supplement or consumer product testing experience is preferred.
Key Focus Testing Accuracy | Instrument Operation | Quality & Compliance | Data Integrity | Laboratory Safety