Research Assistant / Specialist

Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, which enable our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

We are looking for you,

Research Assistant / Specialist

to our Analytics team in the R&D department in Neste APAC Innovation Center, Science Park II, Singapore.

You will focus on organic materials characterization and analytic; work including various semi-solid and/or liquid materials analyses, project and R&D works, troubleshooting, and method development and validation. In this job you will work closely with other research assistants, research assistants, researchers, research experts, project managers and line managers in cross-functional teams mainly from Technology & Innovation, and Production/Refinery. 

In our team, the work is done independently, but support to others and collaboration is essential for our success. You will work engagingly with other teams, i.e Feedstock & Pretreatment, Inorganic (Analytics), Supply Chain, Quality Control, etc. Together with your expertise, we can do meaningful work to drive Neste forward.

Reasons to join

We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.

Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global  company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We work at the office at least three days a week to ensure seamless teamwork and a sense of belonging.

More about the job

Your role in our team

• Run organic analytical testing, preparing standard solutions, and running pre-set and/or new methods on instruments such as GC / GCxGC / GCMS / HPLC / LCMS / FTIR and other wide range organic analysis.

• Records raw experimental data and prepares spreadsheets for a review. Performs data analysis, interpreting and identifying substances and/or properties in material complexes.

• Develop and validate new organic analytical methods for various samples.

• Acts as a subject matter expert who can design experiments/testing and troubleshoot complex instrumental failures and challenging data processing.

• Conduct risk assessments for new chemical protocols, monitor overall lab compliance and safety, in addition to managing bench-level safety and safety responsibilities in HSSEQ. 

Keys to success in this role

• Diploma / B. Sc. / B.S. in Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry or a related field from a reputable university.

• Several years working experience with wide competence in organic analytics would be an added advantage. 

• Hands-on experience experience in organic chemistry, method development, and semi-solid/solid/liquid materials characterization techniques including but not limited to;

  • GC / GCxGC / GC-MS / LCMS

  • HPLC

  • FTIR

Experience in these instrumentation and skills would be an added advantage.

• Practical experience in wet chemistry: proficiency in organic sample preparation and troubleshooting.

• Good understanding in organic chemistry, chemical instrumentation and chemical analytics, method validation and R&D project work.

• For data analysis, able to interpret complex spectra/findings, perform statistical validation, and utilize LIMS.

• Fluent English language skills.

• Responsible attitude, safety-oriented and R&D-mindset.

Other strengths we value

• Exceptional attention to detail and precision in analytical measurement.

• Strong troubleshooting skills for analytical instruments and data.

• Ability to distill complex chemistry analytical data into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Effective technical writing for research, project and finding reports.

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application by 11 Sep 2026.

To ensure security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system, as we are unable to consider applications sent via email.

We will do our best to contact you after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a potential aptitude assessment.

Depending on the location and the requirements of the position, the process may include a health examination and/or a security clearance.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with production on three continents. The company’s renewables production capacity is expected to reach 6.8 million tons annually in 2027. Neste also produces high-quality oil products at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has a network of nearly 1,000 fuel stations with expanding service offering, such as EV charging, in Finland and in the Baltics.

Neste’s strategy focuses on growth in renewable fuels, which help its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste is included in many international indices for its sustainability performance. In 2025, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 19.0 billion. Read more: neste.com