# Chemist

[MSD](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/msd.md) · Singapore · [Operations](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/operations.md)

MSD is hiring a Chemist in Singapore. Posted 2026-07-20; applications close 2026-09-18.

**Apply**: https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SearchJobs/job/SGP---Singapore---Singapore-70-Tuas-West-Dr/Chemist_R407718-1

Posted 2d ago.

## Role details

## Associate Specialist (Chemist) – Quality Lab

The Associate Specialist (Quality Lab) in the Pharm / Component Lab will be responsible for ensuring and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance within the organization.

## Key Responsibilities

  
- Perform analytical testing of incoming materials, cleaning samples, intermediates, and finished drug substances/products according to approved procedures.
  
- Participate in analytical, validation, verification, new product introduction (NPI), and equipment qualification activities.
  
- Assist in conducting laboratory investigations and ensure effective implementation of related actions within the agreed timeframe.
  
- Provide input for the development and revision of Analytical Standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and other GMP documents.
  
- Maintain proper laboratory housekeeping, manage laboratory inventory, and ensure inspection readiness.
  
- Execute quality and laboratory improvement initiatives and other special projects.
  
- Perform equipment preventive maintenance and calibration.
  
- Review laboratory documents such as orphan data checks and equipment logs.

## Qualifications & Experience

  
- Bachelor’s degree in Science/Life Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering, or proven relevant experience.
  
- 1–3 years of applied professional work experience in the Quality Laboratory.

## Personal Qualities

  
- Leadership skills and the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at various levels.
  
- Customer focus with strong business acumen and a continuous improvement mindset.
  
- Strategic and critical thinking with a collaborative, problem-solving attitude.
  
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

## Required Skills

  
- Analytical Instrumentation
  
- Analytical Method Development
  
- Analytical Problem Solving
  
- Analytical Testing
  
- Chemical Analysis
  
- Data Analysis
  
- GMP Compliance
  
- Inspection Readiness
  
- Karl Fischer Titrations
  
- Laboratory Analysis
  
- Laboratory Instrumentation
  
- Laboratory Maintenance
  
- Laboratory Techniques
  
- Life Science
  
- Microbiology
  
- Microbiology Research
  
- Molecular Microbiology
  
- New Product Introduction (NPI)
  
- New Product Introduction Process
  
- Stakeholder Engagement
  
- Stakeholder Management
  
- Strategic Thinking
  
- Teamwork
  
- Technical Transfer
  
- Technical Writing
  
- Ultraviolet Visible Spectroscopy
  
- Bioburden Testing

## Preferred Skills

Not specified.

## Job Details

  
- Employee Status: Regular
  
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
  
- Job Posting End Date: 08/4/2026

## Applying to this role

This Chemist role at MSD runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications.

[Tailor this application](https://www.jorb.ai/signup?ref=job-atom&firm=msd&job=6a5dd6a7239b695e23824262)

## More open roles at MSD

- [Assoc. Spclst., Regulatory Affairs](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a5f27c5e67f80bfb4a98973.md) – Singapore, posted 1d ago
- [Utilities Facilities Management Intern](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a4cec54cc7b05678f8fe5ef.md) – Singapore, posted 15d ago
- [Sales & Marketing Executive](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a481752eef42d63b8e7fd9f.md) – Singapore, posted 20d ago
- [AI Research Scientist](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a481752eef42d63b8e7fdad.md) – Singapore, posted 22d ago
- [Associate Specialist, Quality Lab](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a481752eef42d63b8e7fda4.md) – Singapore, posted 29d ago

## Other open Operations roles

- [Procurement Analyst](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a41b9f68e36f0e531f6ed21.md) at [CFC](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/cfc.md) – London, posted 1mo ago
- [Cash Management Analyst](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a2c2dd9a5a32169f6defaf7.md) at [Nomura](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/nomura.md) – New York, posted 1mo ago
- [DUAP Intern - Project Operation](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/69855b30d2e70b8edfb1e81a.md) at [Deloitte](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/deloitte.md) – Singapore, posted 5mo ago
- [Analyst/Associate, Remittance, Deposit & Treasury Ops (Contract)](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a5e469aa9c5f908a0aa47fd.md) at [Mizuho](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/mizuho.md) – Singapore, posted 9mo ago
- [Technical Support Engineer](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a526a7165eebc04f8c5f72d.md) at [Options Technology](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/options-technology.md) – Hong Kong, posted 18d ago

---

Updated: 2026-07-22
Canonical: https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a5dd6a7239b695e23824262