Position for Lab Assistant @ Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas is a company majoring in quality assurance and has subsidiaries throughout the world. Our Singapore laboratory specialises in the field of textile testing, where we perform many physical and chemical quality tests according to worldwide standards.

We are currently expanding our chemical testing laboratories and would like to employ 2 Lab Assistants.

Job Scope:

1) Qualitative and Quantitative testing of textiles for Fiber Composition

2) Determination of hazardous substances in textiles

Candidates should possess the following:

1) Diploma in CPT or other chemistry related fields;

2) Strong interest in quality testing;

3) Ability to work independently;

4) Good time management.

No relevant experience needed as in-house training will be provided. Fresh graduates are also welcome.

Interested candidates should send their resumes to edmund.yap@sg.bureauveritas.com and cc to suzen.chong@sg.bureauveritas.com.

Closing date for application: 06 Jan 11
Interviews will be conducted in the following week.

Research Assistant/Technical Support Officer opportunities with the Freshwater Biomonitoring team in NUS

Please indicate that you are recommended by me if you are applying for the post.


Research Assistant/Technical Support Officer opportunities with the Freshwater Biomonitoring team in NUS.

The monitoring of Singapore's freshwaters is critical for the protection and management our water resources. The Public Utilities Board recently commissioned the National University of Singapore to undertake monitoring of water quality and stream health using freshwater invertebrates as indicator taxa in various aquatic habitats in Singapore.


We are seeking for two enthusiastic Research Assistants and/or Laboratory Technicians to join current biomonitoring team.

Job Scope:
- Carry out regular field studies at various sites in Singapore

- Laboratory-based work with freshwater invertebrates

- Analysis and reporting of scientific data

- Administrative support for the monitoring project


The candidates should possess:
- a polytechnic diploma or degree in biology or a related subject

- field experience

- a passion for ecological-based scientific research


For Research Assistant positions:

- excellent written and oral communication skills

- strong analytical skills preferred


Candidates possessing valid driving license are strongly preferred. Knowledge of freshwater invertebrates would also be advantageous.

Experience of ecological sampling protocols and/or working with freshwater macro-invertebrates would be advantageous. However, full training will be provided.

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV to Mr Adam Quek at dbsqrf@nus.edu.sg.

The closing date for applications is 27th December 2010.

Interviews will take place during the the first week of January in 2011.

Research Assistant/Technical Support Officer opportunities with the Freshwater Biomonitoring team in NUS

If you are applying, please let them know that you are recommended by me

Research Assistant/Technical Support Officer opportunities with the Freshwater Biomonitoring team in NUS


The monitoring of Singapore’s freshwaters is critical for the protection and management our water resources. The Public Utilities Board recently commissioned the National University of Singapore to undertake monitoring of water quality and stream health using freshwater invertebrates as indicator taxa in various aquatic habitats in Singapore.

We are seeking for two enthusiastic Research Assistants and/or Laboratory Technicians to join current biomonitoring team.

Job Scope:
- Carry out regular field studies at various sites in Singapore
- Laboratory-based work with freshwater invertebrates
- Analysis and reporting of scientific data
- Administrative support for the monitoring project

The candidates should possess:
- a polytechnic diploma or degree in biology or a related subject
- field experience
- a passion for ecological-based scientific research

For Research Assistant positions:
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- strong analytical skills preferred

Candidates possessing valid driving license are strongly preferred. Knowledge of freshwater invertebrates would also be advantageous.

Experience of ecological sampling protocols and/or working with freshwater macro-invertebrates would be advantageous. However, full training will be provided.

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV to Mr Adam Quek at dbsqrf@nus.edu.sg.

The closing date for applications is 27th December 2010.

Interviews will take place during the the first week of January in 2011.

Fw: Career & Further Education Fair 2010

The Career & Further Education Fair 2010 will be held on Wed,10 November 2010 at the Convention Centre from 10am to 7pm. We are pleased to announce that there will be 37 booths comprising of 12 institutions and 23 organisations offering career opportunities to our students. 10.00 am Arrival of Students & Guests 12 noon Career & Further Education Fair Officially Open 12.30pm Lunch Reception (for invited guests) 3.00pm - 5.30 pm Talks (See attached schedule) (See attached file: CFEFExhibitors-Talks.doc) First 300 visitors will receive goodie bags.

Lab executives for AEBC

If anyone has competencies in chemical and biological analysis, please check out the opportunities available at NEWRI and write in to the staff below.

1. need to recruit Laboratory Executives for NEWRI's Advanced Environmental Biotechnology Centre (AEBC) urgently;
2. There are positions available for those with competencies in chemical analyses and biological analyses;

Ng Wun-Jern
Tan Chin Tuan Centennial Professor & Executive Director
Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute (NEWRI)
Nanyang Technological University
Email: wjng@ntu.edu.sg
Tel: (65) 6790 6813
Fax: (65) 6791 0756
URL: www.ntu.edu.sg/newri

Employment Opportunities @ Faci

(See attached file: Employment Opportunity - Laboratory Technician.doc)

Some details about Dr Ng Kok Chin

I realise that many of you were unaware of Dr Ng's condition prior to his demise.

He went for an operation to remove a brain tumour in Dec 2008.

Subsequently he did not wake up from the operation and has been comatose since.

He was eventually moved back home since the hospital could not do anything more for him.

For those who know Dr Ng Kok Chin: Venue of his wake

A sad news for those who know Dr Ng Kok Chin, an ex-lecturer from Industrial Chemistry. He has passed away yesterday morning.

The wake is held at the Singapore Casket in Emerald Room (Level 3) starting at 12pm today.

Funeral will be held on next Monday, 11 Oct.

Study Abroad talks at Bishan National Library

UNITED STATES EDUCATION FAIR (SEPTEMBER 30, 2010) NATIONAL LIBRARY

The event will be held at the National Library from 5:30 to 9pm. We have an impressive lineup of institutions, from Liberal Arts colleges to comprehensive research institutions to schools for art and design, there is something for every student.

Vacancy for lab technician @ Santoku BASF

Interested parties please indicate that you are recommended by me in your application.

Santoku BASF is a leading producer of ultra-high purity hydrogen peroxide for the semi-con industries and is looking to expand its workforce.

(See attached file: Lab Technician.doc)

2 Lab Officer Vacancies @ ICES

(See attached file: Lab Officer Advertisment_ Sep 2010.docx)

Vacancy for Lab Technician at Heng Long Co (Pte) Ltd

Heng Long Leather Co (Pte) Ltd
No. 50, Defu Lane 7
Singapore 539356
(See attached file: lab technician.doc)

Jobs at IFF (International Flavours and Fragrances)

Please indicate my recommendation if you are applying.

1. Temp Position - Duration is 6 months, to work in Fragrance Sampling Lab, looking for a Male Candidate
2. Perm Position - working as Perfumery Assistant in the Creative Lab, Male or Female are welcome.

Interested candidate, please send in resume to HR personnel Abby Lee,email address is abby.lee@iff.com

Job Opportunities for Chemists (degree holders only) @ 3M

Interested parties please contact Joy Oliveros from the recruitment team of Aerotek, a leading employment agency providing technical, professional and industrial recruiting and staffing services. 3M has partnered with Aerotek as the recruiting agency for job opportunities

Joy Oliveros
Email : jolivero@allegisgroup.com


About the Client

3M Singapore:

Established in 1966, 3M Singapore is a wholly owned subsidiary of 3M Company. 3M Singapore markets nearly all of the company's major products. Major product categories include industrial tapes and adhesives,
abrasives, flexible circuits, safety and security solutions, RFID solutions, commercial graphics, reflective film, homecare and stationery products, and health care solutions.
The company serves a multitude of consumer and industrial markets and is a market leader in many of these markets, which include electronics, oil and gas, shipbuilding, automotive aftermarket, construction, health care,
semiconductor, aerospace, and consumer markets.

3M's presence in Singapore today includes a Sales and Marketing office (under the 3M Technologies (S) Pte Ltd subsidiary), the 3M Woodlands Plant, the 3M Singapore R&D Centre, and the 3M Tuas Plant . In addition to serving its customers in Singapore, the company provides sales and support services to Bangladesh, Brunei, Myanmar, and Nepal.

Key Solutions:

Consumer & Office solutions: Custom-printed corporate gifts Household products, such as sponges and fabric protectors Mounting products Personal care products, such as acne patches and bandages Stationery products, such as sticky notes and ergonomic products Display & Graphics solutions: Large format graphics Display film Reflective sheeting Computer privacy filters Traffic safety systems Touch screen systems Industrial & Transportation solutions: Abrasives Bumpon Fluoropolymer resins Industrial tapes and adhesives Reclosable fasteners Car care products, such as waxes & sun control film Supply chain management software Electronics, Electrical & Communications solutions Flexible circuits Connectors, splices and cable assemblies Static control materials Specialty gases Insulators Fire protection products Corrosion protection products Health Care solutions: Safety, Security & Protection solutions: Medical products, such as stethoscopes, surgical drapes and masks Sterilization products Dental and orthodontics products Commercial cleaning and maintenance products, such as matting and cleaning chemicals Occupational Health & Safety (OHES) products, such as respirators and eyewear Security and tracking solutions such as RFID, library systems and security laminates

http://www.3m.com.sg

This is a long term permanent employment with my company, Allegis / Aerotek based at 3M. There is a potential to be transitioned to a 3M employee but if / when that will happen is not guaranteed, but no matter you will always have employment at 3M its just that your paycheck will come from Allegis.

This position is based at the 3M Yishun location. 1 Yishun Ave 7 : The 811 bus comes directly here from the Yishun MRT station. No company transport allowance is provided.

Please visit the 3M Drug delivery website for more information on the group:

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_WW/DrugDeliverySystems/DDSD/about-3M-Drug-Delivery/news/?PC_7_RJH9U5230O73F02RQG9R9E1OH0_assetId=1180619138919
http://www.sedb.com/edb/sg/en_uk/index/news/articles/3m_drug_delivery_systems.html
· Inhalation: http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_WW/DrugDeliverySystems/DDSD/technology-solutions/inhalation-technology/
· Transdermal: http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_WW/DrugDeliverySystems/DDSD/technology-solutions/transdermal-technologies/

About the Jobs

1. Analytical Chemists

Job Scope:

Develop, validate and conduct analyses on Inhalation formulation sand drug products, including product clearance through Phase 3. They generate and monitor stability data to support formulation, process development and clinical studies. They also support post – approval product, raw material k component or method changes. Analysis may also involve identification of unknowns and trace level quantification.

· Test formulation to support formulation development
· Develop, validate and cross over assays
· Conduct quantitative analysis of drug product content and through life dosing medication delivery
· Provide evaluation of stability samples, design of experiments samples, process and product understanding samples and solubility samples
· Develop and validate cleaning verification analyses
· Create formal method documents and validation protocols and summarize data in technical reports
· Clear toxicology (GLP or non) and clinical supplies ( cGMP)
· Troubleshoot and or coordinate troubleshooting product or raw material issues
· Perform chemical testing as needed
· Quantitative analyses of drug product content, and though life dosing, aerodynamic particle size distribution to support trouble shooting work, method improvement or posit approval changes
· Conduct experiment to support responding to FDA comments or deficiency letters
· Author protocol and summary report detailing experimental work and results in support of above activities.

2. Formulation Chemists

Job Scope:
Develop inhalation and transdermal product formulations, including product clearance through Phase 3.

· Formulation development
· Provide evaluation of stability samples, design of experiments samples, process and product understanding samples and solubility samples.
· Develop and validate cleaning verification analyses
· Create formal method documents and validation protocols and summarize data in technical reports
· Clear toxicology (GLP or non) and clinical supplies ( cGMP)
· Troubleshoot and or coordinate troubleshooting product or raw material issues
· Perform chemical testing as needed
· Conduct experiment to support responding to FDA comments or deficiency letters
· Author protocol and summary report detailing experimental work and results in support of above activities.
Requirements :
1. BS or MS degree in Chemistry/Chemical engineering/Pharmaceutical with at least 1 year relevant experience in the formulation of compounds
2. Experience in drug delivery is a plus.
3. Experience in design of experiments is preferred
4. Candidates with experience in NGI/ACI/DCU are preferred

Terms:
Leave / Holiday
· 14 leave days ; 14 sick leave days (accompanied by MC)
Hospitalization
· After 6 months of employment an employee can receive 46 days of hospitalization.
Bereavement
· Employees are entitled to 3 days leave in the even of the demise of an immediate family member including in-laws.
· Employees will receive 4 days if out side of SG
Child leave
· Follow guidelines as laid out by MOM based on length of service
· http://www.mom.gov.sg/publish/momportal/en/communities/workplace_standards/employment_standards0/Childcare_Leave.html
Maternity leave
· If the child is a Singapore citizen - 3 months, non-citizens - 2 months.
You will also receive $200 year for medical reimbursement
13^th month bonus is at the sole discretion of 3M.

Lab and sale position needed @ Kemia

Please write in to the contact below if interested.


Assistant Chemist

• Able to work independently
• to perform quality control
• to perform chemical analysis and trouble shooting for customer service
• salary: $1600 neg
• able to start work immediately will be an advantage

On job training will be provided.

Junior Sale Engineer/ Sale Engineer:

• Supporting existing Customer
• promoting of new products
• salary: subjected to experience

Applicant are advised to sent in a recent photo with their CV to kemiapl@singnet.com.sg

Company: Kemia P/L
Address: 36 Tuas South Street 5 Singapore 637829
contact person: Edmund/ Ms Tan
Tel : 68633397
Fax: 68631707

Seeking Quality Controller @ All Link Medical & Health Products

Interested parties please write in to the contact person below.


Quality Controller

Requirements are

1. Diploma holder in related studies (Chemistry, Food Science etc)
2. Bilingual
3. Working experience in Pharmaceutical related industry.
4. 5.5 Work Week

Company is local manufacturer of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and we are in the midst of doing GMP certification.

Gin Wang
Marketing Manager
All Link Medical & Health Products Pte Ltd
10 Kaki Bukit Rd 1, #03-27
K B Industrial Building
Singapore 416175
Tel: +65 68460337
Fax: +65 68460336
Email: gin.wang@alllinkmedical.com

Permanent Position in MGS - lab tech support officer

(See attached file: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN_2 Aug 10.pdf)

Job - Position as Production Chemist/ Supervisor @ Excel Cosmeceutical Industry

Excel Cosmeceutical Industry Pte Ltd is currently looking for the position as production chemist. The job responsibility is to be incharge of the production site as well as R&D.

Interested candidates in the fields of Chemical Process Technology or any relevant diploma in chemistry, please contact the following as soon as possible, indicating that you are recommended by me.

Christine Oh
christineoh@exceldf2.com

18 Boon Lay Way
#08-147/148, Tradehub 21 (near IMM and just beside THE CHEVRONS)
Singapore 609966

Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services: Vacancies for 2 Laboratory Assistants

This company is currently interested in employing at least 2 Lab Assts, preferably diploma-holders in chemistry-related fields. Please indicate that you are recommended by me.

Company: Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (Pte) Ltd
Address: 11 Ubi Rd 1, #07-01, Meiban Industrial Building (next to Macpherson MRT)
Job Scope: Lab Asst
Qualifications: Diploma related to chemistry

Interested parties, please send their CVs to:

Edmund Yap
Chemical Division (Fiber Analysis)
Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services Pte Ltd
11 Ubi Road 1 Meiban Industrial Building
#07-01 Singapore 408728
Tel: +65 6283 8366 ext.232
Fax: +65 6283 8966
E-Mail: edmund.yap@sg.bureauveritas.com

Process Technicians & Terminal Operators Vacancies with Shell Singapore.

Japanese MNC looking for Sales Engineer for their Scientific Division

Dear all, I got this from a recruitment co. Please contact them directly if you need further details.






Japanese MNC looking for Sales Engineer for their Scientific Division.

Jobscope:

- Develop and manage key accounts
- Identify new business opportunities
- Drafting of sales quotations to customers

Requirements:

- Diploma in engineering / science related field
- Class 3 license

Interested Applicants may send their resume to jobs@careerservices.com.sg (Attn: Jake)

Kemia P/L: Lab and sale position needed

If you do send in, please indicate that you are recommended by me.


Assistant Chemist

• Able to work independently
• to perform quality control
• to perform chemical analysis and trouble shooting for customer service
• salary: $1600
• able to start work immediately will be an advantage

On job training will be provided.


Junior Sale Engineer/ Sale Engineer:

• Supporting existing Customer
• promoting of new products
• salary: subjected to experience

Applicant are advised to sent in a recent photo with their CV to kemiapl@singnet.com.sg

Company: Kemia P/L
Address: 36 Tuas South Street 5 Singapore 637829
contact person: Edmund/ Ms Tan
Tel : 68633397
Fax: 68631707

Career Opportunities in ICES - lab officer

Interested applicants please apply online at the link given below or send your CV to the email given below.

Cheers




We are recruiting Laboratory Officer @ ICES.

You would find more detail at

http://sg.dimension.jobsdb.com/career/Default.asp?PID=3&AC=ASTAR&EC=001&GC=G1&JobID=4020&LID=1&SP=1&SGB250403994321823


Or they would send email to hr@ices.a-star.edu.sg.

Vacancy: technical support officer (TSO) in SP at Food Technology Research lab

Interested parties please indicate that you are recommended by me.

You may send your CV to:

Dr Saw Lin Kiat
LKSaw@sp.edu.sg

Permanent positions - Chemist and Food Chemist (2 vacancies altogether) @ Kemin Industries

Interested parties please contact my colleague, Dr Ng Sek Yeo - ng_sek_yeo@sp.edu.sg or 6879 0494

Volunteer needed: 21-22 June, Trikora Bintan

This is not a job offer but a request for a volunteer to help Siti to perform a scientific experiment on seagrasses in Bintan. If interested, please email Siti at sitimy@gmail.com and let her know that you are recommended by me. Cheers, Mr Kwok.

Hi All,

I need a volunteer (preferably a diver) for a short trip to Bintan on Monday
and Tuesday next week. Details as follows:

Dates: 21-22 June 2010
Place: Trikora Beach, Bintan
Job scope: Helping with experimental set up and counting seagrass
Qualifications: Diver (AOW preferred), can carry stuff, ability to ID
seagrass is a plus.

We will be staying in beach huts, the location is very pretty but VERY BASIC
- i.e. no hot shower, no spa, some sandflies and mozzies at night, NO
INTERNET. We will be at the real side of Bintan, not the resorts side
featured in glossy travel magazines. I will be paying for accommodation,
travel to and from Tg. Pinang and meals. It's a plus if you have your own
dive stuff, but I can arrange something for you if you don't.

Please email me ASAP if interested.

Thanks,
Siti,_._,___

Position of Sales Executive - McKinn International Pte Ltd

Interested parties please read on. Mr Kwok




We are a Singapore based company and we have a very active office in Shanghai. We are a leading international distributor of specialty chemicals in China, South East Asia and Europe. We have been actively distributing and supplying chemicals to and from China. We also specialize in the sourcing of specialty chemicals from China. We also represent many chemical producers as their exclusive sales agent in China.

Please visit our company website, www.mckinn.com.sg.

Our company is very keen to employ a graduate from your School of Chemical and Life Sciences. The position is Sales Executive. We will provide the necessary training for him or her to be a successful sales person as well as in business development. For your info, in this position, the person will learn to be all rounded in international trading and we provide a rewarding career.

Chau Tak Vui
(Managing Director)

Career Opportunities in ICES - Lab officer

Attached the JD for the LO position at ICES. http://www.a-star.edu.sg

Interested parties please send email to hr@ices.a-star.edu.sg.

You may indicate that you are recommended by me.

(See attached file: JD for LO.docx)

HCS Scientific is employing again!!!

Hi pple, if you are interested, please let them know that you are recommended by me.


HCS Scientific & Chemical Pte Ltd
2 Penjuru Place #01-08, 2-8 Penjuru Tech Hub
Singpaore 608783
PHONE: (65) 6777-7077
FAX : (65) 6777-0500
www.hcscientific.com
(See attached file: Sales Coordinator Description.doc)

Vacancy at Metalor: lab technician

METALOR®

67 Techpark Crescent Tel : +65 6863 1600
Singapore 638074 Fax: +65 6863 0102
Laboratory Technician

Job Responsiblities

Assists lab technologist in routine analysis of electroplating chemicals

Assist in Technical Service Support

Assist in Development of New Analysis Method

Quality control of incoming, in-process and finished products.


Qualifications
GCE 'A' level (Science) / Polytechnic Graduate (Chemistry)

Experience
1 or 2 yrs lab experience preferred but fresh graduate are also welcomed as training will be provided.

Please write in to Ms Samantha Loh using the following address with full resume and expected salary:

samantha.loh@metalor.com

Salary Range : S$1600 – S$1700 (depending on qualification & experience)

Vacancy in CLS: new MSO for AS for 11 months.

CLS is looking to employ a fresh graduate as an MSO (mgmt support officer) on 11 month contract on a supernumerary basis. The MSO will help out in the administrative work for our new and re-launched AS courses.

Interested parties please send in your resume to me asap.

The MSO will help out in the administrative work for the following new and re-launched courses:
 • Diploma in Perfumery and Cosmetic Science (DPCS) – 1st year - modules to roll out in April 2010
• Diploma in Materials Science (DMLS) - 1st year modules to roll out in April 2010
• Diploma in Applied Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science (DAPC) - 1st year modules to roll out in April 2010
• Diploma in Nutrition Health & Wellness – 2nd year modules to roll out in April 2010
• Diploma in Food Sciencr & Technology – 3rd year modules to roll out in April 2010

NUS vs. NTU IV: Chemistry

Perhaps it is time to update this age-old competition between the 2 unis. Also, I was prompted by some recent queries to reopen this topic.

NTU CBC has finally rolled out its first batch of graduates in 2009. Ahhh, one more criterion to the 2 players to duke it out in the ring.

Back to seriousness. How to rate NUS chemistry vs. NTU CBC? If I were a potential student (from polytechnic or otherwise), I would look at these. (Please accept the caveat that all my comments are based on anecdotal evidence from my graduates' feedback. I have yet to see any statistics to pit 1 uni against the other. This means... you still have to make your own decision.)

I assume that you are first and foremost interested in chemistry to even consider these 2 courses.

1. Job prospectsI know of NTU CBC graduates facing difficulty in finding jobs in line with their degree. But 2009 is not a rosy year so the same goes for NUS graduates. I guess industry is more interested in employing lower paid poly grads to do the same work. Therefore, no real difference in this area between the unis despite NTU being a new kid on the chemistry block.
2. Stuff learned in the 2 degree courses
   NTU has its concentrations (or specialisations) while NUS has its minors. And chemistry is chemistry, be it organic, inorganic, analytical, physical, applied or whatnot. Oh, quite a few staff in NTU were from NUS so figure out for yourself.
3. Staff in the 2 degree courses
   In terms of teaching ability, same comment as in previous posts. Little differentiation. You can find good, bad and ugly wherever you do.
   
   BUT there appears to be warmer reception to poly grads in NTU. The staff there are more receptive and less critical of poly grads. NTU is more aggressive its marketing its course to polys. Not surprisingly, more poly grads chose NTU and a higher percentage of undergrads there were from poly.
4. Duration of the 2 degree courses
   This point has been touched on in my previous posts but I thought I should emphasise it here again. NTU is 4 years straight with a shot at honours but honours is NOT guaranteed. In contrast, NUS is a 3 year course leading to a B.Sc with an additional year offered to strong students to attain honours. If you are not interested in honours (or maybe you are not confident of getting honours), NTU will charge you 1 more year of opportunity and financial costs.
5. Grades
   This may be important but it seems NTU is more lenient in giving good grades :-)

Good luck in your choice.

HCS is Employing now... sales coordinator

Interested parties please follow the instructions in the file. Also, you may mention that you are recommended by me.
(See attached file: Sales Coordinator Description.doc)

Vacancy: QA Lab Analyst

Any one interested in Lab Analyst?

Please write in to:

Aw Leck Heong (Mdm)
Oil,Gas and Chemicals Services
QA Manager, OGC Laboratory

SGS Testing & Control Services Singapore Pte Ltd
1 Seraya Avenue
Jurong Island
Singapore 628208

DID: + (65) 6508 8050
Phone: + (65) 6417 4288
Fax: + (65) 6417 4289
E-mail : aw.leckheong@sgs.com
Web: www.sgs.com

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Two-year degrees for poly grads

Dear Alumni

The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) was established by the Ministry of Education in 2009 to provide industry-focused degree programs for polytechnic graduates in partnership with the five local polytechnics and renowned overseas universities, to produce highly desired graduates for growth sectors of the economy. The programs are of 2-years duration full-time and are heavily subsidised. All students will take part in an overseas exchange. A variety of scholarships and financial assistance schemes are available.

Starting this year, SIT will be partnering 5 overseas universities to offer 500 places in eight degree programs. To find out more, you are welcome to attend the info sessions at the polytechnics below, regardless of which polytechnic you are from.

Details of the info sessions are as follows. You can also refer to the SIT website at www.singaporetech.edu.sg for the latest updates.

Date : Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Time : 7pm – 9pm
Venue: Singapore Polytechnic, LT12A (at Block T12, near the Dover MRT station)
The session includes an admissions talk by SIT and a talk by the Technical University of Munich, Germany, on their B. Sc in Electrical Engineering & Information Technology. Polytechnic graduates in areas related to electrical, electronics and communication engineering are eligible. Polytechnic graduates in other areas are also welcome to attend to determine their eligibility for the various degree programs.

Date : Tuesday, 6 April 2010
Time : 7pm – 9pm
Venue: Singapore Polytechnic, LT12A (at Block T12, near the Dover MRT station)
The session includes an admissions talk by SIT and a talk by the Technical University of Munich, Germany, on their B. Sc in Electrical Engineering & Information Technology. Polytechnic graduates in areas related to electrical, electronics and communication engineering are eligible. Polytechnic graduates in other areas are also welcome to attend to determine their eligibility for the various degree programs.


Alumni Office
SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC
500 Dover Road
Singapore 139651
Tel: +65 67721342
Fax: +65 68704616
http://alumni.sp.edu.sg

Career Opportunities in ICES

ICES is recruiting Laboratory Officer/ Assistant Laboratory Officer @ Biopilis.

You can find more details and apply at http://sg.dimension.jobsdb.com/career/Default.asp?PID=3&AC=ASTAR&EC=001&GC=G1&JobID=3756&LID=1&SP=1&SGB136399477720260.

Or you can email hr@ices.a-star.edu.sg for more info.

Finding jobs in 2010 for Chemical Process Technology (DCP or CPT)

Question from a concerned DCP graduand:
Do you have any suggestion on where to find jobs that are related to my course (DCP)? I have tried finding it in newspapers but they advertise mainly for sales and related  jobs. Can you advise me?

You may check out the following slides for the answer.

6 Month Temp Fragrance Lab compounder at IFF

International Fragrances and Flavors is looking for a 6 month temp compounder to work in Fragrance Sampling Lab.

Male or female is welcome. If anyone is interested, please email their resume to Lee Sok Kuan at sok.kuan.lee@iff.com.

Potential Positions in Neste Oil Corporation, Singapore

Neste Oil Corporation, Singapore is looking for potential candidates for their Trainee Technician Positions. They are looking for about 8 of them.

Graduating or graduated DCP/DCHE diploma holders are welcome to write in to my colleague, Mr Lam Kok Seng at lamks@sp.edu.sg

Opening for Customer Service Coordinator @ HCS Scientific & Chemical Pte Ltd

Interested parties please write in to Ms Genevieve Tang at Genevieve@hcscientific.com

Also, you may find my previous posts at newsfromcls.blogspot.com
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We have one opening for Customer Service Coordinator (1 opening)

We are looking for:

· Fresh graduates or graduates are welcome
· At least Diploma in Chemical Process Or Chemical Engineering
· Positive attitude in learning and work
· Team player
· Willing to adapt to new environment
· Preferably female

HCS Scientific & Chemical Pte Ltd
2 Penjuru Place #01-08, 2-8 Penjuru Tech Hub
Singpaore 608783
PHONE: (65) 6777-7077
FAX : (65) 6777-0500
www.hcscientific.com

Job Opening - Laboratory Technician for Fragrance company

Please refer to the attached job description for further information. Applicants may email their resume to career_sg@takasago.com.

Human Resource Department
Takasago International (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Address: 215 Pandan Loop Singapore 128406


(See attached file: Laboratory Technican.pdf)

Vacancy for Assistant Registrar

Our client a Norway MNC in Oil and Gas is expanding and they are currently looking for an Assistant Registrar to join them

Responsibilities and Requirements

- Unpacking of incoming oil samples
- Accurate registration of incoming oil samples
- Prompt sample updating, checking on accuracy of oil sample details registered into system and printing of sample logistics
- Ensure all documents pertaining to the oil samples are in order and hand over to the department's junior secretary
- Back up for Junior Secretary in her absence
- A Diploma in Chemical Processing Technology will be an advantage( Fresh Graduate is most welcome)
- Meticulous and detail person

Training will be provided
East – Transport is provided from Bedok and Tanah Merah MRT station

Salary : $1300 - $1500

Interested and suitable candidate please forward your resume to julie_tan@kellyservices.com.sg

Julie Tan | Staffing Consultant | Kelly Services - Tampines Branch
Tel: (65) 6260 0220 Fax: (65) 6260 0660
Co. Reg No.: 200007268E
www.kellyservices.com.sg

Vacancy at Chop Hup Chong Food Industries

Chong Hup Chong Food Industries Pte Ltd

A food processing company based in Senoko requires QC Executive.

Job Requirements
Quality concepts & technical knowledge in food processing.
Bilingual in English & Mandarin.
Work experience in food industry and knowledge of HACCP will be an advantage.

Interested applicants please send resume to:
Chop Hup Chong Food Industries Pte Ltd
No 6 Senoko South Road Singapore 758070
Email: hr@chcfi.com.sg.

Should you be doing a phD?

This question about whether doing a phD is becoming commonly asked among my graduates. I suppose the trend nowadays is going beyond even a basic degree to a postgraduate degree.

Some of my thoughts:

1. Is a postgraduate degree useful to your career path? For Singapore, the 2 major sectors that employ phD holders are:
1. Academia - are you thinking of teaching in one of the tertiary institutions? These include the polytechnics as they are increasingly offering degree programmes via tie-ups with overseas universities e.g. Food, Optometry degrees in SP
2. Research - All Astar research institutions generally require their scientists to have at least a phD. There are also research labs in certain companies e.g.  pharmaceutical, food which may or  may not need a phD holder.
   
2. Naturally, the sum total of job offers from the above 2 sectors does not add up significantly compared to the number of degree holders employed in the Singapore market. If you feel that being a chemist/ engineer/ sales agent/ manager is your calling, a phD probably is extraneous.
   
3. Time and money
   Can you afford to spend 4-5 years in a phD with minimal pay (I mean allowance)? Even with a university scholarship, don't expect to be paid a degree holder's pay. If you have a family to support, this can really be a bummer. (There are however certain companies which offer full pay to their employees while these employees engage in a full time phD. You can approach me to find out more about these companies :-)
   
   If you decide to take the part time route while holding a full time job, good luck. I am not saying that it cannot be done but you will need to ease off on your family and other committments. One more kid coming along, tough luck.
   
   Certain phD supervisors expect their part time students to work like full time students, meaning you are supposed to work till 11p.m. every day and come back on weekends and public holidays. Are you prepared for that? Do you want to forgo your weekly shopping, pubbing and clubbing (not that I am a big fan of these activities)?

Singapore Polytechnic Industrial Training Programme (ITP)

We are having another round of student attachment from 8 Mar to 17 Apr 2010 - total of 6 weeks.

If your company is interested to take in our DCP Industrial Chem students, please let me know and I will send you the ITP participation form.

Thank you.

Temp vacancies at PUB

PUB is looking for 2 temporary staff to fill the following positions.

Scope of Work:
Data entry, IT programming and Laboratory analysis

Requirement
Diploma in Chemical Process Technology/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ IT related
Duration of employment: At least 12 months. Able to start work immediately.
Only Singaporeans may apply.

Additional Information
5 working days per week and training will be provided.
Location: West, near Clementi.
May be offered permanent position if performance fulfilled requirement.

Interested applicants are invited to email your resume to Ms Jennifer Yeo at yeo_may_choo@pub.gov.sg.