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PUB, The National Water Agency

PUB, The National Water Agency

Executive Chemist, Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

Permanent/Contract
Closing on 19 Mar 2026

What the role is

As a Chemist in the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Chemical Lab Division of Water Quality Department, you will be involved in registration of water samples for the laboratory, routine water quality testing, as well as development and implementation of advanced chemistry analytical methods to ensure robust water quality monitoring for water safety. Your main roles and responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:

What you will be working on

• Conduct chemical tests (e.g. pH, conductivity, turbidity, fluoride, ammonia, Total Organic Carbon, Chloride, ammonia) and report results via LIMS. • Support investigations into water quality incidents (e.g. pollution, contamination) and provide recommendations to mitigate and improve water quality, including urgent cases with samples received after office hours. • Perform QAQC checks, review and develop test methods (including SOPs, MU and MV) to enhance testing capabilities of Analytical Chemistry Lab. • Support R&D studies, automation projects, carry out experiments and recommend measures to improve water quality testing and monitoring of chemical parameters • Manage contracts, purchases and inventory for Analytical Chemistry Lab to track budget and resources. • Carry out registration of samples to the Water Quality Laboratory, including logging samples and required analytical tests for each sample, and communication with various laboratories for follow up analysis

What we are looking for

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field • Experience in laboratory analytical techniques will be an advantage • Good written, communication and interpersonal skills, and able to work in a team-oriented environment • Meticulous, resourceful, organised and self-driven with critical thinking skills • Motivated, responsible and proactive individual

About your application process

This job is closing on 19 Mar 2026.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within PUB, The National Water Agency or the wider Public Service.


About PUB, The National Water Agency

PUB is an organisation that is recognised internationally for good water management. PUB won the 2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award and was named Water Agency of the Year 2006 in the international Global Water Awards. In 2008, PUB was awarded the Singapore Quality Award for business excellence. NEWater, Singapore's high-quality reclaimed water, also clinched the 'Environmental Contribution of the Year' at the Global Water Awards 2008. At PUB, the national water agency, you will enjoy opportunities to build a clear future for the water industry.

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