Research Assistant, Feedstock and Pretreatment

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Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future. 

We are looking for you,

Research Assistant

to our Feedstock and Pretreatment team in APAC Innovation Center, Singapore.

You will focus on feedstocks and pretreatment research. Perform pretreatment experiments of waste and residue of oils and fats raw materials in collaboration with researchers and other laboratory personnel. Prepare samples and request for further analyses, and report test results. You will participate in laboratory daily maintenance tasks and contribute to the continuous improvement of our laboratory practices and methods.

In this job you will work closely with Neste core R&D team in Singapore and Finland as well as with internal stakeholders (refinery, supply chain, projects) and relevant external stakeholders, such as equipment suppliers.

You will report to the R&D Manager, Feedstock and Pretreatment of APAC Innovation Center. 

Together with you and your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

Reasons to join

Real impact right now. We work in an inspiring and evolving business environment, where everything we do serves one purpose: to create a healthier planet for our children. To drive a growing impact as a global leader in renewable and circular solutions we live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves.

Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global growing company we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working.
 

More about the job

Your role in our team / in creating a sustainable future

• Perform pretreatment experiments of waste and residue raw materials in collaboration with researchers and other laboratory personnel
• Prepare samples and requests for further analyses, and report test results
• Participate in laboratory daily maintenance tasks
• Participate in the continuous development of our laboratory practises and methods

Keys to success in this role / The best combination to succeed in this role

• Minimum polytechnic graduate from chemical process technology or other relevant field or bachelor’s degree in chemistry
• At least 3 years of relevant laboratory work experience
• Good organising skills and ability to manage several tasks at the same time
• Active and initiative working style
• Safety oriented mindset
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Good collaboration skills

Other strengths we value

• Experience in analytical chemistry techniques
• Experience in experimental process or product research and development
• Experience in working with pressure vessels
• Knowledge in working with flammable materials/hazardous chemicals
• Attitude of a team player

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by 23 July 2025.

We will do our best to contact you after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. (The person selected for the position must pass a health examination. A security clearance is obtained with their consent.)

About Neste

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com