# 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 2026-09-11; applications close 2026-11-10.

**Apply**: https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SearchJobs/job/SGP---Singapore---Singapore-70-Tuas-West-Dr/Chemist_R412003

Posted 8d ago.

## Role details

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

## Associate Specialist (Chemist) — 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, and equipment qualification.
  
- Assist in conducting laboratory investigations and ensure effective implementation of related actions within the agreed timeframe.
  
- Provide inputs for the development and revision of Analytical Standards, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and other GMP documents.
  
- Maintain proper laboratory housekeeping, laboratory inventory, and ensure inspection readiness.
  
- Execute quality and laboratory improvement initiatives and other special projects.
  
- Perform equipment preventive maintenance and calibration.
  
- Perform review of 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 ability to influence/collaborate with stakeholders at various levels.
  
- Customer focus with strong business acumen and a continuous improvement mindset.
  
- Strategic and critical thinking mindset with a collaborative, problem-solving attitude.
  
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

## Required Skills

  
- Adaptability
  
- Analytical Instrumentation
  
- Analytical Method Development
  
- Analytical Problem Solving
  
- Bioanalysis
  
- Bioburden Testing
  
- Chemical Analysis
  
- Data Analysis
  
- Karl Fischer Titrations
  
- Lab Equipment Maintenance
  
- Laboratory Analysis
  
- Laboratory Equipment Installation
  
- Laboratory Instrumentation
  
- Laboratory Techniques
  
- Laboratory Testing
  
- Lab Testing Equipment
  
- Maintenance Processes
  
- Microbiology Research
  
- Pharmacokinetics
  
- Pharmacotherapeutics
  
- Pharmacovigilance
  
- Scheduling
  
- Teamwork
  
- Technical Transfer

## Employment Details

  
- Contract length: 1 year
  
- Employee status: Temporary (Fixed Term)
  
- Flexible work arrangements: Not Applicable
  
- Job posting end date: 09/30/2026

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Updated: 2026-09-19
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