Job Description
Technician (FoodPlant)
Posting Start Date:  24/02/2026
Schemes of Service:  Research
Division:  Food, Chemical and Biotechnology
Employment Type:  Fixed Term

Position: Technician

 

Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to ensure the facility functions effectively, while complying with the relevant legislation and statutory requirements.
  • Manage equipment/ facility calibration and maintenance activities.
  • Support in starting up utilities services timely in preparation for production operation.
  • Ensure safety, cleanliness and order of the facility.
  • Assist in the preparation of Risk Assessment, Safe Work Procedures and other relevant documents.
  • Track records of all documentation including Risk Assessment, Safe Work Procedures, inventory records of consumables such as hazardous and bio-hazardous chemicals, electronic components and mechanical spare parts.
  • Handle the procurement and logistics for apparatus and consumables.
  • Provide support to staff in the preparation of materials and setting up equipment for production.
  • Perform any other administrative duties and responsibilities and ad-hoc duties as directed by the head of the facility.
  • Support R&D and commercial production for client projects. 

 

 Requirements:

  • Minimum Polytechnic Diploma, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Possession of a Class II boiler license is an advantage.
  • At least 3-5 years of experience in a research or production environment within the food industry.
  • Resourceful team player with a positive working attitude.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Note: You will be offered a Research Engineer role with a business title of Technical Officer.