Role Purpose
The Technical Assistant will actively support the Technical Service Manager in testing drymix mortar formulations, implementing new test methods, sourcing raw materials/equipment, and supporting troubleshooting customer problems.
The Technical Assistant will also assist the Technical Service Manager in implementing WACKER and local (Singapore) Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) standards and legislation.
Job Scope
- Perform day-to-day laboratory testing and analysis according to international and defined standards; interpret, document results with high accuracy, report and present laboratory test results as outlined
- Maintain stock levels of all raw materials and dispose of expired materials.
- Ensure equipment is maintained and in good condition and is calibrated according to standards and SOP.
- Support Technical Service Managers to ensure the lab is operated in line with WACKER quality standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); develop and update SOP's whenever necessary.
- Ensure the lab is clean and tidy and take own initiative to clear any non-conformance.
Job Requirements
- BSc in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Civil Engineering
- Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 4 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply
- Exposure (through academic projects, internships, or work experience) to cementitious material testing, such as concrete or polymer-modified cement systems, is an advantage
- Good command of English, with the ability to communicate and present technical information effectively
- Customer-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working in an international and matrix organization
- Well-organized, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Physically able to handle laboratory materials, including lifting concrete samples (approx. 10–15 kg)
