Laboratory Technician

At Corbion we exist to champion preservation in all its forms preserving food and food production health and our planet.

The role
As a lab technician you will play a key hands-on role in Corbions APAC innovation and customer support activities. Based in our Singapore headquarters you will work closely with a multidisciplinary R&D team (Applications Microbiology Sensory Analytics) to deliver high quality analytical and microbial testing that enables customer projects supports sales and business development and strengthens our technical leadership in the region.You will work with a diverse portfolio of established analytical methods helping customers understand how our ingredients perform in real applications. You will regularly collaborate with our commercial teams and occasionally participate in customer discussions giving this role a unique blend of lab work project involvement and customer interaction.

Key Responsibilities
1. Analytical testing & reporting (primary focus)

• Perform analytical testing using established methods (e.g. HPLC/UPLC GC powder characterization titrations color measurements sugar/enzyme analysis).
• Analyze interpret and validate results; adjust testing plans when needed to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Document methods data and results according to Corbion standards using our global OneRequest system for sample tracking and reporting.
• Present findings to project teams and contribute recommendations for next steps.

2. Microbiological support (secondary)

• Perform routine microbiological analyses (total plate count yeast & mold LAB and indicator organisms).
• Follow strict aseptic techniques and established SOPs.
• Record verify and report test results accurately in laboratory records and systems.
• Work alongside a senior microbiologist who will coach you were needed.

3. Project & cross functional collaboration

• Support innovation and customer projects by delivering timely analytical results and clear data summaries.
• Participate in project meetings and when required join discussions with customers to present results or insights.
• Work closely with Applications Sales and Business Development to translate technical findings into meaningful support for customers.
• Participate and arrange a discussions with colleagues in the Netherlands to review the analytical results and key findings.

4. Laboratory operations & continuous improvement

• Maintain high standards of safety housekeeping and compliance especially in regulated microbiology areas.
• Take ownership of assigned lab spaces equipment and consumables.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of SOPs workflows and documentation (with guidance from senior specialists).
• Participate in sustainability initiatives and required EHS and quality training.

You bring

• Bachelors degree in chemistry Food Science Biotechnology or related field.
• 15 years of hands-on experience in analytical chemistry.
• Practical experience with core analytical instrumentation (HPLC/UPLC GC).
• Strong attention to detail accuracy and documentation discipline.
• A proactive hands-on can-do mindset with the flexibility to adjust priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues across functions and different locations
• Ability to work full time on site.
• Basic knowledge of microbiology.
• Mandarin proficiency.

What we offer

• A dynamic varied role where no two days are the same combining analytical work microbiology project collaboration and customer-facing exposure.
• The opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary APAC R&D hub while also being part of Corbions global analytics community including close collaboration with the Netherlands team.
• Coaching and development from experienced senior analytical and microbiology specialists.
• A supportive team-oriented culture with strong collaboration across R&D Applications and Commercial teams.

About Corbion

Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives and a leading supplier of emulsifiers functional enzyme blends minerals vitamins and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production health and our planet. For over 100 years we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety quality innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge we work side-by-side with customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food home & personal care animal nutrition pharmaceuticals medical devices and 2025 Corbion generated annual sales of 1267.4 million and had a workforce of 2408 FTE. For more information:

Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally.

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