Lead Materials Scientist

1 week ago

Singapore SPO Singapore Polytechnic Full time

[What the role is]

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award - Singapore International Chamber of Commerce Awards 2025

Top 20 most attractive employers in Singapore - The Straits Times Singapore's Best Employers 2024 & 2025

As a key technical expert, you will spearhead innovation projects in collaboration with local built environment (BE) enterprises, drive product development, and contribute to capability building through training and mentorship.

[What you will be working on]

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Antimicrobial coatings
- Surface protection and restoration solutions
- Chemical processes for solid waste treatment and recycling
- Oversee end-to-end product development, including:

- Requirements gathering and technical specification
- Formulation design and laboratory testing
- Technical consultation and advisory services for clients
- Develop and deliver professional training programmes in construction chemicals and materials technology
- Mentor interns and supervise student R&D projects
- Collaborate with academic staff and industry partners on joint innovation projects

[What we are looking for]

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Coating or Surface Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Construction Materials, or any related discipline from a reputable university
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in building coating formulation and/or solid waste recycling
- Solid knowledge of antimicrobial coating evaluation and formulation scale-up processes
- Familiarity with:

- Green Mark Certification
- Singapore Green Labelling Scheme
- Green Product Certification
- Strong understanding of local building codes and construction regulations
- Proven experience in waste recycling technologies and sustainable materials development
- Demonstrated success in product development within the built environment sector
- Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Self-motivated, independent, and a collaborative team player
- Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
- A passion for innovation and a drive to deliver impactful technology solutions to the built environment industry

Join us in shaping the future of sustainable and high-performance construction materials. If you are passionate about innovation, thrive in multidisciplinary environments, and are ready to make a real-world impact—we’d love to hear from you.

Successful applicant will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

Closing Date: 3 June 2025

If you are shortlisted for the position, you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.

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