Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Be part of the team that ensures sustainable products meets standard quality and committed to deliver to customers worldwide!
• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Our Quality group ensures every single material inside our products is manufactured, processed, tested, packaged, stored and distributed aligned with our incredibly high standards of quality and meets all regulatory requirements. Partnering across our internal manufacturing facilities, external contract manufacturers and suppliers we create an interdependent global manufacturing network committed to deliver a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.

QC Microbiology team in Singapore, as part of the company Biotech Facility performs quality monitoring of the facility's critical utility systems such as pharmaceutical grade water systems, environmental monitoring of classified cleanrooms for their intended usage in sterile drug product manufacture, in-process testing and final product microbiological release testing, as well as and analysis to support the Manufacturing Division for decision making / sharing for other network sites to leverage on.

What will you do

• Participate in SHE, business compliance, c GMP and all other compliance related matters, where applicable
• Provide coaching and guidance of performing EM & utilities sampling, Microbiological tests and GLIMS processes to analysts and microbiologists, and perform as backup. EM & utilities sampling guidance for IPT operators and technicians as well.
• Solicit quotations and maintain continuous supply of laboratory consumables and culture media to ensure adequate stock level for EM and testing activities
• Coordinate with Quality, respective plant operations, projects and engineering & maintenance
• Perform method transfers/qualifications for drug substances and other drug products.
• Maintain the Calibration and Preventive Maintenance Program
• Review of compendial and corporate policy changes
• Review and approve test reports logbooks, data sheets that are generated in microbiology lab
• Review SOPs and protocols relevant to Microbiology lab.
• Promote Continuous Improvement (CI) culture in the area to ensure sufficient and objective practices
• Any other duties as assigned by the manager

What you must have

• Degree in Life Science or related discipline
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Good understanding of Safety and c GMP practices with previous OJT is preferred
• Experience in operating laboratory equipment and lab computer systems is very desirable.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical development mindset in research and commercialization activities
• Computer Literacy

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing; well-structured career path
• A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solution to its customers world-wide

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
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Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
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Job Posting End Date:
10/13/2024

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Job Posting End Date:10/13/2024

A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.


Requisition ID:R312780