Application Chemist

What We Offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

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Responsibilities

• Conduct bench work, such as, but not limited to: raw material testing, formulation preparation, performance evaluation. All under the framework of GLP and lab ESHQ guidelines.
• Record and interpret data gathered, and present results clearly to support technical questions and product launches in SEA region.
• Idea generation of applied technology innovations, answering/following market trends and customer needs, in SEA region.
• Alignment of new methodology with other labs and technical teams in the region or within Evonik.
• Conduct searches on identified topics (e.g. trends, competitors, IP; prior art, etc.) relevant to the technology areas he/she is working on.
• Prepare lab reports and guideline formulations
• Ensure all lab equipment are in good working condition and coordinating with vendors for instrument calibration/repairs as required
• Ensure lab supplies are sufficient, including raw materials inventory and updating lab documents (SDS, CoA, SOP, licenses/permits, etc.)
• Provide hands-on lab training to sales, distributors, and customers
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor/Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Cosmetic Science or any other relevant discipline
• 3-5 years of laboratory experience in formulation development, preferably within personal care industry.
• Good command of English language (verbal and written). Proficiency in a second language will be an advantage.
• Familiar with MS Excel, Powerpoint, Words, and Outlook
• Good technical report writing skills
• Good understanding of the fundamentals of applied technology/cosmetic science for skin care and hair care applications, for example: formulation technology, skin physiology, biochemistry, microbiology/preservation, surfactant chemistry, sensory/texture
• Good technical knowledge on raw materials used in personal care products
• Some knowledge of testing methodologies performed for personal care products
• Hands-on experience in preparation of chemicals and operating instruments
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices and safety procedures/regulations
• Some travelling may be required
  
  

Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Samantha Fu

Company is

Evonik (SEA) Pte. Ltd.