Research Associate, Analytical Chemistry & Biochemistry

Research Associate, Analytical Chemistry & Biochemistry

Location: Singapore

Employer of Record: P-Con Management Pte Ltd (seconded to client site)

Engagement Type: Secondment / Outsourced Placement — Full-time

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About the Role

On behalf of a confidential client in the pharmaceutical / life sciences sector, P-Con Management is seeking a Research Scientist to support analytical chemistry and characterization work within a research and quality-focused laboratory function. This is a secondment placement: you will be employed under P-Con's payroll and deployed to work on-site (or in a hybrid arrangement, per client requirements) with our client's research team.

This role suits a scientist with hands-on analytical laboratory experience who is comfortable working across both chemical and biochemical sample types in a regulated, quality-conscious environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate and execute analytical methods for the characterization of small molecules, proteins and other biochemical compounds

• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation (e.g. HPLC/UPLC, GC, mass spectrometry, UV-Vis, spectroscopy platforms)

• Analyze process materials, intermediates, reference standards and final products against defined specifications

• Interpret analytical data, prepare technical reports, and support investigations into out-of-specification or atypical results

• Support method transfer, stability studies, and comparability/characterization work as required

• Maintain accurate, audit-ready laboratory records in line with the client's quality systems

• Collaborate with research, quality and manufacturing-adjacent teams on analytical strategy and troubleshooting

• Adhere to the client's laboratory safety, quality and (where applicable) GMP/GLP requirements

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Required Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related life sciences discipline

• Approximately 2–5 years of relevant hands-on analytical laboratory experience (post-degree)

• Demonstrated experience with analytical techniques such as chromatography (HPLC/UPLC/GC), spectroscopy, or mass spectrometry

• Working knowledge of method development and/or method validation principles

• Strong data analysis, interpretation and technical writing skills

• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a cross-functional research team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing both small-molecule and biomolecule (protein/peptide) samples

• Prior experience in a GMP, GLP, or otherwise regulated laboratory environment

• Familiarity with electronic lab notebooks (ELN), LIMS, or chromatography data systems (CDS)

• Experience supporting regulatory submissions, stability programs, or technology transfer is an advantage

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Employment Terms

• Employed under P-Con Management's payroll for the duration of the engagement, seconded to the client's research site in Singapore

• Contract duration: 2 years

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P-Con ManagementPte Ltd is acting on behalf of a confidential client and is unable to disclose the client's identity prior to shortlisting.