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ASSISTANT / CHEMIST (SHIFT)

Location:

Singapore, Benoi

 

Chemistry that Matters™ 

A career at SABIC provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs. We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It’s all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let’s explore what matters!

As one of the world’s largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society’s future challenges. Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives, such as our TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio.  Today, the company serves customers in more than 140 countries with a global workforce of close to 29,000 talented individuals.  Our values – Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver – are the foundation of our success. To learn more about these and how we strive to Be the Impact, click here: www.sabic.com/en/careers/benefits-that-matter/career-matters/SABIC-Leadership-Way


Our purpose is "Chemistry that Matters". This is what drives us to do what we do. "Chemistry" goes beyond applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials to the world. It is how we work, to build long-lasting relationships of trust. “What Matters” is making a meaningful impact for the world – through the customers and communities we collaborate with, so that we succeed and grow together.


It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. We are mindful about the importance of the team we are building and how our team members impact to our culture.   We believe that good ideas come from anywhere, being inclusive to diverse perspectives is stimulating, encourages innovation and is critical to our mission. Let us explore this together!

For an overview of our benefits here at SABIC, please visit: www.yoursabicbenefits.com

 

Job Summary

Responsible for the safe and environmentally compliant industrial manufacturing operation of all equipment, control systems, associated auxiliaries and environmental compliance in an assigned manufacturing operation; which may include chemical operations, and/or utilities. Must have the ability and willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays, and to work a reasonable level of scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

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Job purpose

Responsible for testing raw materials, process control and finish products to ensure they are conforming to test methods, specification and inspection plan as well as complying with the Quality Management system. The individual’s responsibilities towards EHSS (Environment Health Safety and Security) standard include his/her own work, as well as enforcing the rules and procedures in all the work done in the company.

 

Job Responsibilities 

EHSS Compliance and Legislations

  • Engage in site EHSS activities and initiative E.g. Timely complete EHSS Training, report safety observations, near miss, participate in Job Safety Analysis, support audits, correction of hazards and unsafe conditions, support EHSS investigations.
  • Perform and maintain 5S activities and good housekeeping in lab. Ensure upkeep of lab all time.
  • Participate in risk assessments and investigation when needed.

 

Quality Control

  • Operate analytical equipment such as GC, GCMS, HPLC, FTIR spectrophotometer for analysis of raw material, in-process sample and finished goods as per test plan.
  • Ensure accurate data generation and entry of records into LIMS.
  • Verify incoming raw material quality according to the established operation procedures and safety risk assessment.
  • Conduct chemical and physical properties analyses in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) and offer batch adjustments to the operation team as required during production process.
  • Record and organize testing records systematically for traceability.
  • Co-ordinate QC release for in-process and finish goods test results. Monitor test parameters to ensure process condition and specification compliance during routine QC release.
  • Monitor control charts to identify need for new standards or instrument maintenance.
  • Be a valuable resource for the shift operation team, assisting them in prioritizing testing to ensure swift responses to production needs and maintain accurate product quality status.
  • Develop standard operating procedures comply to ISO9001:2015. Participate in timely Safety Risk Assessment review of lab operations.
  • Conduct calibration and preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is functioning correctly; troubleshoot any issues when needed.
  • Ensure safe-keeping and tracking movement of laboratory inventories i.e. chemicals, reagents, solvents, apparatus, consumables, disposables, spare parts of equipment’s etc.
  • Work closely with key QA, Production, Logistic, and EHS personnel to support them in laboratory testing and troubleshooting when required.
  • Support molding activities required for specimen preparation and physical properties testing on molded specimens as and when required.

 

Analytical Testing

  • Knowledge of various operations and analytical techniques to interpret material characterization by using analytical instruments.

 

Analytical and Troubleshooting mindset

  • Conduct and support laboratory root cause(s) investigation on laboratory equipment failure and result abnormalities. Take initiative to conduct preparation and laboratory analysis on unusual test results to determine the cause of the non-conformance and correct.
  • Able to use statistical calculation to interpreter data by using statistical tools.

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Min. Diploma or Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Chemical Process Technology, Bioscience or equivalent. 
  • 3 years’ relevant work experience, preferably with chemical wet laboratory operation experience
  • Experience and knowledge of analytical and wet lab equipment maintenance/operation and result analysis.
  • Experience and knowledge of Quality standards & test methods. In-depth knowledge of lab procedures and able to perform accurate chemical and physical analysis with minimal supervision.
  • Knowledge in molding operation and familiarity with physical property testing of polymer materials, such as tensile, flexural, impact, MFI or other characterization techniques, will be an advantage.
  • Relevant experience in manufacturing environment working with standard laboratory software – Microsoft Excel, LIMS, SAP system will be an added advantage.
  • Able to interpret and adhere to standard operating procedures, work instructions, reports, forms, risk assessment.
  • Experience in SAP QM for update QA test data and release.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Able to perform rotating shift work.

 


Eligibility Requirements

  • You must submit your application for employment online to be considered. Please submit your resume using the “Apply Now/Apply” option on this page.
  • You must be 18 years or older
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work for SABIC in the United States on a full-time basis.


Work Availability

This position does not offer sponsorship for work visas or authorization.  Applicants must have the right to work in the United States without sponsorship, now and in the future, to be considered for this role. 

 

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work a rotating shift schedule during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.

 

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer .We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.

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