Researcher, 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,

Researcher, Analytics

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

• Introducing elemental and inorganic analytics to the APAC R&D center and being responsible for analyses of a wide variety of samples, analytical method development and contribute to maintenance of laboratory infrastructure.

• Take part in the set up and the development of the analytical laboratory tasks, such as instrument installation, verification/validation and the equipment maintenance and investments. 

• Work in cross-functional teams with other researchers, development engineers and project managers from R&D and stakeholders in e.g. Renewable Products’ supply and the Production, and also with external partners. Our work combines accountability, cooperation, and the desire to develop and renew. Working safely at all times is essential to all of us.

• Holistic responsibility of inorganic analytics activities, reporting, acting possibly as project manager, with R&D mindset.

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

• Be the leading figure in APAC IC Inorganic team to mentor and lead the team into pursuing the best inorganic research analytic in the region.

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

• M. Sc. / M. S. / Ph.D in Materials Chemistry / Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry or a related field from a reputable university. For M. Sc. / M. S. candidate, extensive experience is a must.

• A minimum of 6 years working experience with wide competence in inorganic analytics would be required. 

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

  • ICP-MS/MS, ICP-OES, CHN, coulometry, XRD, XRF, SEM, FT-IR.

  • Experience in method development and validation. 

  • Solid knowledge and experience in research and troubleshooting.

• A subtle presentation skill: Adept at bridging the gap between high-level chemical analytics and actionable business insights, making the 'invisible' chemistry visible and appealing to all.

• An experience and/or background in artificial intelligence / machine learning would be advantageous.

• Fluent English language skills.

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

Other strengths we value

• Exceptional attention to details and precision in analytical measurement.

• Strong troubleshooting skills for analytical instruments and data processing.

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

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

• Artificial intelligence / Machine learning and data analytics in chemistry would be a good surplus. 

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by 10 Apr 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