Senior QA & R&D Executive (Oral Care Manufacturing – Pearlie White)
In Summary
Monthly Basic Salary of
SGD4,100 to SGD5,100
, depending on qualifications and experience
Rare opportunity to develop into a future QA & R&D Manager position as part of the company's succession planning programme.
Play a hands-on role in the development, quality assurance and manufacture of toothpaste, mouthwash and breath spray products for the Pearlie White oral care brand.
Direct mentorship from our experienced QA & R&D Manager.
Annual training programme provided to support your professional development.
Medical/dental claims and basic hospitalization insurance provided.
Our manufacturing facility is currently located in the Serangoon / Ang Mo Kio area
For more information on the Pearlie White oral care brand, please visit *************
About The Role
This is not a typical QA role.
We are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career in product development, quality assurance and manufacturing, with the potential to grow into a future QA & R&D Manager role.
You will work on the formulation, testing and manufacture of toothpaste, mouthwash and breath spray products for the Pearlie White brand, gaining exposure to R&D, quality systems, regulatory affairs and manufacturing operations. Along the way, you will receive mentorship from experienced oral care R&D and manufacturing professionals while taking on increasing responsibility over time.
Responsibilities
Product Development & R&D
Assist in the formulation and development of toothpaste, mouthwash and breath spray products.
Prepare laboratory batches, pilot batches and developmental samples.
Conduct stability, compatibility and product performance testing.
Support the scale-up of formulations from laboratory to commercial production.
Evaluate new and alternative raw materials.
Maintain laboratory records and development documentation.
Support troubleshooting of formulation and manufacturing issues.
Quality Assurance
Conduct testing of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished products.
Perform incoming raw material inspections and maintain quality records.
Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure GMP compliance.
Investigate product quality issues and customer complaints.
Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.
Assist with internal quality audits and continuous improvement projects.
Regulatory & Documentation
Maintain specifications, SOPs and quality documentation.
Support product registrations in Singapore and overseas markets.
Assist in preparing and maintaining Product Information Files (PIFs).
Support GMP, Halal, ISO and regulatory compliance activities.
Laboratory Operations
Operate, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
Coordinate testing with external laboratories.
Manage laboratory inventory and sample retention.
Maintain laboratory housekeeping and safety standards.
Job Requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience in a Quality Assurance role within a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of GMP and quality management systems is required.
Strong analytical, documentation and problem-solving skills.
Experience in oral care, cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical or FMCG manufacturing will be an advantage.
Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Food Science, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
Interest in developing a long-term career in QA, R&D and manufacturing.
Working Hours and Location
Permanent full-time position.
Working hours: Mon to Thu 8am to 6pm, Fri 8am to 5pm.
Our manufacturing facility is currently located in the Serangoon / Ang Mo Kio area.
Please note that the facility is expected to relocate to the Jurong / Boon Lay area towards the end of 2027.
About Us
Established in 1964, Corlison is one of Singapore's largest fully Singapore-owned personal care and healthcare distributors. We are also the owner of
Pearlie White
, Singapore's first homegrown oral care brand and one of the few oral care brands that continues to manufacture locally in Singapore. We operate Singapore's only GMP and Halal-certified oral care manufacturing facility. Our products are sold in Singapore and exported to markets around the world.
Learn more at ************* and *************
Interested applicants should apply through this job posting, stating their educational qualifications, relevant experience, current salary and expected salary.
CORLISON PTE LTD / PEARLIE WHITE PTE LTD
Established in 1964, Corlison is one of the largest fully Singapore owned personal/health care distributors. We also own Pearlie White, which is the 1st Singapore oral care brand and the 1st oral care brand that manufactures in our country. We are a unique hybrid of distributor and global brand owner. The products we market are used by consumers every day. Learn more about the two here ************* and *************
We believe in hiring the best people and we have created a work environment which lets team members grow to the best of their abilities and strengths. Creativity is applauded. Team work is the norm. There are no doors in the office. Mistakes happen and it's more important how we learn and grow from them. NO office politics. Just good office relationships.