Evonik

Chemist

Singapore · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerEvonik
LocationSingapore
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted25 Sep 2026

What we offer

At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed.

Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!

Find out more about the many benefits we offer:

https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html

Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik:

https://www.evonik.com/en/news/meet-the-team.html

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute R&D projects in the area of Coatings for various applications.
Collaborate within the team and also with other departments to build up different research projects.
Independently, and within the team, contribute to innovate, develop, formulate and design new or improved functional coating for various applications according to business needs.
Carry out all necessary lab research activities within the timeline of the projects and with good quality outcome.
Manage and organize specific/dedicated lab room to ensure EHSQ & work efficiency.
Plan experiments and activities based on established projects as well as new, exploratory ideas.
Conduct basic literature and patent searches associated with assigned projects.
Formulate, apply and characterize material for functional coating experiments.
Document results and prepare technical reports using tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Electronic Lab Notebook, with the assistance of AI tools where appropriate.
Develop new or revise test methods, processes or procedures to support program or project goals.
Liaise with external and internal partners as appropriate.
Supervise interns and plan their work to advance the progress of assigned projects.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or related subjects with minimum 3 years working experience in coatings-related area; specifically with projects/work experience related to coating formulation, application and testing.
Ability to plan and work independently in conducting experiments, organizing data and analysis of the results.
Basic project management and strong project execution skills.
Strong laboratory technical skills, in particular coating formulation, application, testing, analysis and characterization.
Creative and enjoys exploring new technologies.
Positive ‘can do’ attitude.
Self-driving & self-motivating, fast learner.
Comfortable to deal with high uncertainty & ambiguity. Not afraid to take a risk & willing to learn from failure.
Highly motivated and enthusiastic spirit.
Collaborative team player. Take a leadership/coordination role on projects, especially those initiated by him/herself.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Good presentation skills.
Engaging and convincing personality.

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 www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.

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.

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