Research Specialist, Analytics

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. Together we can help our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

We are looking for you,

Research Specialist

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

You will focus on inorganic materials characterization and analytic; work including various 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 specialists, research assistants, researchers, experts and 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, Organic (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.

More about the job

Your role in our team

• Run inorganic analytical testing like acid digestion, preparing standard solutions, and running pre-set and/or new methods on instruments such as ICP-MS, IC and other wide range inorganic 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 inorganic 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 / The best combination to succeed in this role

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

• Several years working experience with wide competence in inorganic analytics would be required. 

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

  • ICP-MS/MS / ICP-OES

  • Ion Chromatography (IC)

  • Physicochemical properties measurements; Moisture Content, Slip Melting Point (SMP), Iodine Value (IV), Free Fatty Acids (FFA), Density, Flash Point etc.

• Practical experience in wet chemistry: proficiency in titrations, gravimetric analysis, and complex acid digestions (e.g., microwave or hot plate).

• Very good understanding in inorganic 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.

• Proficiency in complex chemical analytics.

• 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 (with a salary request) by 10 April 2026.

Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered.

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 including a drug test. A security clearance is obtained with your consent.)

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