Senior R&D Scientist, Latex/Polymers (Surgical Gloves)

  • Location

    Singapore

  • Sector:

    Engineering & Manufacturing

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    S$7500 - S$9000 per month + $1000 allowance + relocation benefits

  • Contact:

    Abhik Damani

  • Contact email:

    abhik.damani@voltasia.com.sg

  • Job ref:

    BBBH8665_1605082309

  • Published:

    over 3 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2020-12-11

  • Consultant:

    ConsultantDrop

My client is a world leader in the R&D and manufacturing of complex latex and polymer products and one of its products are surgical gloves

This role is the first of its kind in Singapore - open to overseas candidates. My client will cover relocation and quarantining costs!

Responsibilities

  • Develop novel, alternative, synthesis or characterization of synthetic latex formulations, functional coatings, and technologies for surgical gloves
  • Manage the lab scale evaluation for product development study to prove commercial value of new material/product concept.
  • Provide data-driven solutions, statistical analysis, and prepare R&D documents.
  • Apply innovative approach to product development challenges, develop intellectual property protection for key innovations.
  • Maintain and fulfil the Design History Files record upkeeping and Design Control requirements.
  • Act as a principal investigator for collaboration projects with external research institutes

Requirements

  • PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or equivalent with at least 5-7 years of gloves R&D/formulation experience
  • Stronghold in formulating and evaluating of synthetic latex polymers
  • Lab experience in compounding, dip molding, performance coatings
  • Hands-on experience in product development of elastomeric materials, vulcanization process, and emulsifying system.
  • Experienced in analytical and laboratory skills characterize polymers and evaluate results
  • Strong creative, analytical and innovative problem-solving skills required
  • Travel of about 20%

Please send your resume in WORD format by clicking the apply button below or contact Abhik Damani on +65 6701 1527 for a confidential discussion. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. CEI Reg. Number R1544061 (Abhik Damani).